Planting Peanuts
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

Planting Peanuts

By Christine Platt, Anuki López (Illustrator)

Part of the Ana & Andrew series

Kids plant peanuts and uncover a botanist's legacy.

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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Ana and Andrew embark on a gardening adventure, planting peanut seedlings in their backyard. As they dig into the soil, their parents share the inspiring story of George Washington Carver, one of the first African American botanists. This journey not only connects them to their roots but also opens a window into the rich tapestry of African American history and culture. What lessons will they unearth as they cultivate their garden and their understanding of the past?

From the publisher

Ana & Andrew get to start a backyard garden! They go along to the nursery to pick up peanut seedlings. While they’re planting, Mama and Papa tell them about one of the first African American botanists, George Washington Carver. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
550L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 1, 2021
First published
December 31, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781644945247

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