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Read-Aloud Books: The Science of Spring

Help children welcome the new season with this list of highly recommended spring-related books. Topics include the life cycle of plants and animals, seeds and seed dispersal and eggs. Each book is filled with full-color photographs or beautiful illustrations, making them perfect for capturing the interest of children of all ages.   

Anderson, Sheila. Spring. (Illus.; from the Lightning Bolt Books - Seasons Series.) Lerner, 2010. 32pp. $25.26. 2009016409. ISBN 9780761345848. Glossary; Index; C.I.P. 

Spring, another entry in the Lightning Bolt Books: Seasons series, explores those attributes we most often associate with spring. The book has a lot of kid appeal with its pictures and descriptions of mud puddles, rain, and flying kites. Changes in nature are subtly woven in with everyday experiences to provide a full overview of the season. The descriptions and explanations are scientifically accurate, and a diversity of ethnicity and climates is shown in the colorful pictures. 

Aston, Dianna Hutts. A Seed Is Sleepy. (Illus. by Sylvia Long.) Chronicle, 2007. 48pp. $16.95. 2006013302. ISBN 0-8118-5520-1. C.I.P.

This book is a richly illustrated and botanically accurate introduction to seeds and the beginnings of plant growth. Geared toward young children, the book does an excellent job of presenting the myriad plant types from around the world, without being overwhelming to young readers or listeners. Bright, colorful illustrations fill the pages, accurately depicting the many and varied types of seeds in existence.  

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