How Do Apples Grow?

From School Library Journal
Grade 1-3-- Beginning with the bare branches of winter, the Maestros describe the apple until the time of picking. The parts of the flower are presented in a simple manner and labeled. Fertilization is also discussed in a way that is easily understood. The text is brief, but adequate in its content. Soft watercolor illustrations enhance the text. An excellent addition, particularly in communities that celebrate Johnny Appleseed's birthday. --Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KSCopyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From Kirkus Reviews
A straightforward, carefully detailed presentation of how ``fruit comes from flowers,'' from winter's snow-covered buds through pollination and growth to ripening and harvest. Like the text, the illustrations are admirably clear and attractive, including the larger-than-life depiction of the parts of the flower at different stages. An excellent contribution to the solidly useful ``Let's-Read-and-Find-Out-Science'' series. (Nonfiction/Picture book. 4-9) -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.


Book Description
ApplesHave you ever eaten part of a flower? You have if you have eaten an apple! Find out how an apple grows from bud to flower to fruit--ready for you to pick! Apples Have you ever eaten a part of a flower? You have if you have eaten an apple! Find out how an apple grows from bud to flower to fruit--ready for you to pick!


Card catalog description
Describes the life cycle of an apple from its initial appearance as a spring bud to that point in time when it becomes a fully ripe fruit.


About the Author
A former teacher, Betsy Maestro is the author of Bike Trip and another Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book, How Do Apples Grow?, illustrated by Giulio Maestro.Ms. Maestro lives in Old Lyme, Connecticut.


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A former teacher, Betsy Maestro is the author of Bike Trip and another Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book, How Do Apples Grow?, illustrated by Giulio Maestro. Ms. Maestro lives in Old Lyme, Connecticut.


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