How Do Apples Grow?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

How Do Apples Grow?

By Betsy Maestro, Giulio Maestro (Illustrator)

Discover how apples transform from flowers to fruit in this engaging exploration.

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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Ever wondered how an apple forms? Dive into the journey from bud to fruit, revealing the secret life of apple trees. Discover why bees are crucial and how trees nurture their fruit. Perfect for curious young minds, this book offers a colorful exploration of nature's wonders, blending science with engaging illustrations. Uncover the hidden world behind every bite of an apple and see how nature's processes unfold in this captivating read.

From the publisher

Have 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! This is a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
550L
Themes & topics
Books about applesBooks about plantsBooks about science and natureBooks about flowers and plantsBooks about trees and forests
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 26, 2000
First published
January 30, 1992
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064451178

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