From Seed to Plant
by Gail Gibbons · Grade 1-3 · Ages Ages 4-8
This nonfiction picture book shows how seeds grow into plants. It explains parts of flowers, how seeds travel, and what plants need to sprout and grow.
Key vocabulary
A seed is a tiny part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.
A sprout is a baby plant just starting to grow from a seed.
A root is the part of a plant that grows underground and drinks up water.
A stem holds up the plant and carries water to its leaves and flowers.
A leaf is the flat green part of a plant that helps make food from sunlight.
A flower is the colorful part of some plants where seeds can begin to form.
Pollen is a fine powder from flowers that helps plants make seeds.
Germination is when a seed begins to grow into a new plant.