Review by Booklist Review
Ages 5-9. From the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out series, this simple, fully illustrated book explains how apples develop from flowers, which, in turn, develop from buds. Deft pastel drawings with watercolor washes show the orchard through the seasons and then zoom in for well-labeled close-ups and cutaway views of the flower and fruit. Most libraries serving students in the primary grades will find this a worthwhile selection. The many school and public libraries located near orchards, which are deluged with teachers' requests for apple books each fall, will want multiple copies. (Reviewed Dec. 15, 1991)0060200553Carolyn Phelan
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3-- Beginning with the bare branches of winter, the Maestros describe the apple until the time of picking. The parts of the flower are presented in a simple manner and labeled. Fertilization is also discussed in a way that is easily understood. The text is brief, but adequate in its content. Soft watercolor illustrations enhance the text. An excellent addition, particularly in communities that celebrate Johnny Appleseed's birthday. --Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
The text of this informative book is simple and clear, and the illustrations range from scenes through the seasons to labeled close-ups of the apple bud, blossom, and fruit. Readers will gain an appreciation of both the scientific facts about and the natural beauty of this common fruit. From HORN BOOK 1992, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
A straightforward, carefully detailed presentation of how ""fruit comes from flowers,"" from winter's snow--covered buds through pollination and growth to ripening and harvest. Like the text, the illustrations are admirably clear and attractive, including the larger-than-life depiction of the parts of the flower at different stages. An excellent contribution to the solidly useful ""Let's-Read-and-Find-Out-Science"" series. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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