The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Johnson, Jinny

Oak Tree

32 pp. | Smart Apple | September, 2009 | Library ISBN 978-1-59920-356-0 $28.50

(4) 4-6 How Does It Grow? series. Illustrated by Graham Rosewarne. These books demonstrate the natural properties of flora both big (Oak Tree) and small (Dandelion). Each text follows the development from seed to full-grown flower or tree; occasionally the descriptions are vague or imprecise. Rosewarne's clear and playful illustrations, along with some photographs, help clarify the processes. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Does It Grow? titles: Dandelion and Oak Tree.

Reviewer: Pearl Higgins