A Fruit Is a Suitcase for Seeds
Many seeds travel inside fruits. The fruit is like a suitcase for the seeds. It protects them on their trip.
Readers will learn how fruits are designed to protect a plant’s seeds and also to help the plant spread its seeds to new places.
With prose perfect for read-alouds and gorgeous watercolor illustrations, A Fruit Is a Suitcase for Seeds delves into the world of seeds, their purpose, and how they grow, perfect for young children. Includes questions and answers at the end to further learning and engagement.
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978-0-8225-5991-7
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$9.99 | |
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978-1-7284-5986-8
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$21.99 |
| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Picture Books, Science |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Expository Literature |
| Copyright | 2002 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | First Avenue Editions ™, Millbrook Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2006-01-01 |
Author: Jean Richards
Jean Richards is an actress and the author of several children’s books including How the Elephant Got Its Trunk, A Fruit Is a Suitcase for Seeds, and God’s Gift. Jean lives and works in New York.
Illustrator: Anca Hariton
Illustrator Anca Hariton trained in fine arts and architecture in Bucharest, Romania. A veteran elementary school teacher, her work includes Favorite Fairy Tales Told in Czechoslovakia, A Fruit Is a Suitcase for a Seed, and Egg Story. She lives in Northern California.
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A Fruit Is a Suitcase for Seeds
Many seeds travel inside fruits. The fruit is like a suitcase for the seeds. It protects them on their trip. Readers will learn how fruits are designed to protect a plant’s seeds and also to help the plant spread its seeds to new places. With prose… View available downloads →
Awards
- SSLI Book Award Honor Book
- Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year