The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Markovics, Joyce

Sunflower

24 pp. | Bearport | March, 2016 | Library ISBN 978-1-62724-843-3 $23.93

(3) K-3 See It Grow series. Each book asks: "How did it get that way?" A very simple text then focuses on the botanical science of its subject as it grows from a seed into its various stages, each illustrated by bright, clearly labeled photographs. Kids with green thumbs will enjoy learning about these common items in their yards or on their plates. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these See It Grow titles: Cranberry, Coconut, [cf2f]Pumpkin, [cf]Oak Tree, Sunflower, and Apple.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen