The Horn Book Guide

TECHNOLOGY

Peterson, Cris

Seed, Soil, Sun

32 pp. | Boyds | November, 2010 | Trade ISBN 978-1-59078-713-7 $17.95

(3) K-3 Photographs by David R. Lundquist. Using corn as her prime example, Peterson describes how air, soil, sunlight, and water combine to nourish seeds that then produce food for humans and animals. She clearly explains how soil is enriched by worms and other creatures, bacteria, and decomposing natural materials, widening her discussion to all fruits and vegetables. Large, vivid photographs, many close-ups of plant parts, illustrate the concepts. Reading list. Bib.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges