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K-3Start to Finish series.
A clean design and clear texts make these books accessible if slight nonfiction choices. Four- to five-sentence "chapters" follow the basics of a gardening project (Garden; Compost) or a specific plant's life cycle (Strawberry; Sunflower). Large, appealing stock photographs feature a diverse group of people working or enjoying the fruits and vegetables they have nurtured. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Garbage to Compost, From Seed to Strawberry, From Seed to Sunflower, and From Soil to Garden.