From Seed to Sunflower
A year in the life of a sunflower, from seed to plant to flower and back to seed.
Gardening
Field of Sunflowers
Following Gordon’s sunflower field from seed to seed, you will meet the tools, animals, and people who enjoy the field along the way.
First Garden: The White House Garden and How it Grew
Over the years the US presidents have enjoyed the south lawn of the White House in a variety of ways. When Barack Obama became president, First Lady Michelle Obama decided to plant a kitchen garden on the lawn! With the help of some local school children the south lawn was transformed into an edible garden.
Eddie’s Garden and How to Make Things Grow
Eddie decides he wants a garden and gets to work, with just a bit of help from him mom and younger sister. He learns about all of the elements that help his garden to grow!
The Curious Garden
The story of one boy’s dream, and how one person’s efforts can change the world! This story is based on the High Line railroad in New York City, which has been converted into a city park.
Composting
Each page delves into a different aspect of composting, from the needs of the heap to the decomposers that dwell in compost. Don’t forget to look for fun facts scattered throughout this book and step by step instructions for creating compost in a bag!
Counting in the Garden
With its elaborately painted garden scenes, this simple counting book will stand out among the rest!
Carlos and the Squash Plant
Carlos’s mother warns Carlos to take a bath each evening after a long day of gardening. See what happens day after day as Carlos refuses to was the dirt from his body, specifically from inside his ears. Printed in both English and Spanish, this story offers an inside look to Hispanic heritage.
Bluebird Summer
Mags and Cody replant their grandmother’s garden after she passes away, and hope that the bluebirds return along with the flowers.