Frank Carlson Library

A cumulative verse describing how a sunflower in a garden blossoms and, with the help of the birds, spreads its seeds to create an entire patch of sunflowers.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces how sunflowers grow to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

The process of a new life starting is fascinating! Watch a sunflower grow from a seed to a tall plant. Young readers will learn about the stages in a sunflower's life as well as its appearance. The life cycle of a sunflower is a beautiful thing to see!

Text and photographs follow the life cycle of a sunflower, from the time that Samantha plants a seed in her garden to the maturity of the sunflower and the harvest of its own seeds.

Describes the physical characteristics, origins, and uses of the sunflower.

Simple text and photographs depict the life cycle of the sunflower, from seeds to sprouts to flowers that finally turn again to seeds.

A sunflower planted by Farmer Jones flourishes throughout the summer and becomes food for the birds during the winter.

Text and photographs describe the growth of a sunflower from a seed to a full-grown plant.

Descriptors: Helianthus, sunflowers, wildflowers.

Describes how a farmer plants a field with seeds that grow into golden sunflowers.