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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
The Seed and the Giant Saguaro
By Jennifer Ward, Mike K Rangner (Illustrator)
Discover how desert creatures help a tiny seed grow into a giant saguaro.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 71 ratings
32 pages· 495 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In the heart of the desert, a tiny seed embarks on a journey to become a towering saguaro. With the help of a pack rat, a rattlesnake, a roadrunner, and a coyote, the seed faces the challenges of its harsh environment. Even the clouds play a part in this miraculous transformation. Explore the interconnected lives of these desert dwellers and uncover the secrets of survival in this vibrant ecosystem. Will the seed thrive against the odds and reach its full potential?
From the publisher
It all begins with the tiniest of seeds. Here you will discover how a pack rat, a rattlesnake, a roadrunner, a coyote, and even the clouds above all play a role in helping a small seed grow into a giant saguaro. This wonderful read-aloud brings the wild desert to life and will spark a child’s interest in the fascinating creatures that live there. As an added bonus, a timeline, glossary, and fun facts about this gentle giant and the amazing desert are included in the back.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 495
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~491L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 74243
Publication
- Published
- October 28, 2003
- First published
- January 1, 2003
- Publisher
- Cooper Square Publishing Llc
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780873588454
- LCCN
- 2003046578
- OCLC
- 52092012
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