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The Night Flower: The Blooming of the Saguaro Cactus

Written and Illustrated by Lara Hawthorne
An exquisitely illustrated nonfiction picture book about a desert flower that blooms for just one night a year.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Women in Botany (Science Wide Open)

Written by Mary Wissinger and Illustrated by Danielle Pioli

Can one seed make a difference?

Women in Botany introduces kids to the field of botany through the...

2nd - 5th
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Plants Feed Me

Written by Lizzy Rockwell

With its simple text and bright, appealing illustrations, this book is perfect for young readers...

Pre-K - 1st
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Are Trees Alive?

Written by Debbie S. Miller and Illustrated by Stacey Schuett

"Are trees alive? How do they breathe? They don't have noses."

And so begins a conversation between...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Way to Grow! Gardening: Composting

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Composting, early fluent readers learn how organic matter breaks down to create a nutritious soil...
2nd - 6th
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Way to Grow! Gardening: Flowers

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Flowers, early fluent readers learn about how to create and care for a flower garden. Vibrant...
2nd - 5th
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Way to Grow! Gardening: Planting

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Planting, early fluent readers learn how to begin a garden. Vibrant, full-color photos and...
2nd - 5th
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Growing New Plants

Written by Terry Johnson
Some plants in your garden grow every year. Other plants grow all summer but do not return in the...
2nd - 5th
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Healing Plants

Written by Pam Rosenberg
Have you ever put aloe on sunburn? Many plants are used to help heal ailments in humans. Using hands...
2nd - 5th
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Lola Plants a Garden

Written by Anna McQuinn and Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw
After reading a book of garden poems, Lola is inspired to plant her own flower garden. Join Lola as she decides what type of plants she wants to grow, buys the seeds, plants the seeds, then patiently waits for the seeds to grow.
Infant and Toddler - K

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