Juvenile Nonfiction - Gardening

How did Central Park become a vibrant gem in the heart of New York City? Readers travel back in time to 1858 to follow the visionaries behind creating a park out of barren swampland. Full color.Author: Ashley YazdaniPublisher: Candlewick Press (MA)Published: 03/12/2019Pages: 40Binding Type:...

Flitter. Flutter. Buzz. Hum. Come watch a meadow thrum. But what happens when a meadow meets a metropolis? There's not much pollen to be found with steel buildings, concrete roads, and primly trimmed lawns. So this classroom plans and builds urban gardens to create...

From a tiny seed to a huge, fold-out bloom, the transformative life cycle of a sunflower plays out in this bold read-aloud. A Sibert Honor Book!A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book! To understand how a seed becomes a sunflower, you have to peek beneath...

Author: Antoinette PortisPublisher: Neal Porter BooksPublished: 03/17/2026Pages: 40Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.80h x 8.80w x 0.20dISBN: 9780823462612Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.8Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 521952 / Seed GrowsAbout the AuthorAntoinette Portis is the author of many inventive books for children,...

One part how-to guide, one part garden journey, and one part educational adventure, this guide serves as a portal to the rich soils and seed beds of the backyard garden. Guided by educator Ron Smith, young naturalists will learn about planting and harvesting, the...

The world is a treasure trove of fungi. There are over 1.5 million known fungus species on our planet; we use them for food and medicine, they can be found in every ecosystem and on all continents, and they're even more closely related to...

A beautiful field guide to flowers featuring notes, spectacular photos, and colorful illustrations of the world's most fascinating flowers. A compact version of DK's bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Flowers is perfect for young botanists and nature enthusiasts ages 7-9 to take on...

Grow a child's curiosity for nature and learning and say, "Good morning, garden!" From Baby Botanicals, a bright and beautiful new board book series that promotes a love of gardening.Babies and toddlers can explore the wonders of a garden as they greet each new...

Play a game of peekaboo with your favorite flowers and grow a child's curiosity for nature and gardening. From Baby Botanicals, a bright and beautiful new board book series that promotes a love of gardening.Babies and toddlers can play a flower-filled game of peekaboo...

With this plant-themed addition to the best-selling Backpack Explorer series, budding botanists search for wildflowers, ferns, grasses, seeds, and more, while learning basic plant science. Head outside and learn about the amazing plants and flowers all around! Search for ferns, wildflowers, grasses, water plants,...

Encuentra las plantas y los animales del jardín detrás de cada solapa en este divertido libro bilingüe con rimas para niños! Mira sobre los pétalos de las flores, entre las plantas de fresas o en el agua del estanque, qué ves? Al levantar cada...

Award-winning bird photographer Doris Dumrauf introduces young readers to 20 birds frequently found in North American back yards, including: American Goldfinch, Tufted Titmouse, Northern Cardinal, and many others. Her vivid photographs depict birds in their natural habitat and typical backyard settings. The entertaining narrative...

Say "hello" to worms, dirt, peas, and more in this gentle how-to guide for connecting with nature. Saluda a las lombrices, a la tierra, a los guisantes y a mucho más en esta encantadora guía práctica para conectarte con la naturaleza. * Winner of...

Turn old plants and food scraps into nutrient-rich soil for your garden! This engaging and leveled text introduces emergent readers to composting. Pairs with the fiction title Composting Pie.Author: Katherine ChuPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 01/01/2025Pages: 16Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 8.11h x 6.06w x...

Grow your knowledge of our world by exploring these glorious green spaces, from hot desert oases to icy Antarctic gardens. DK Super Planet Global Gardens is part of the new DK Super Planet series and children aged 5-7 to explore the fascinating environments on...

An introduction to easy gardening so you can grow everywhere and anywhere. Whether you live in the city or the countryside, there are plenty of places you can plant and grow. For a new generation of green fingers there are different ways to bring...

Emprende un emocionante viaje por las maravillas del reino de las plantas a través de más de 1000 imágenes y aprende un montón de datos fascinantes. Qué plantas comen insectos? Cómo almacenan agua los cáctus? Qué flor se parece a una abeja? Dónde está...

Manny aprovecha el amor, la determinación y una visita a la biblioteca para cuidar de su primera planta y hacer que su padre se sienta orgulloso de él. Manny viene de una familia de jardineros, y para él, el mejor jardinero de todos es...

Grandpa told Mom, and Mom told me: The secret of a plant lives in every little seed. Seeds are truly amazing! Did you know that every seed, no matter how small (microscopic) or large (weighing up to 14 pounds), contains everything it needs to...

From Ezra Jack Keats Award winner Kari Percival comes a joyful celebration of the fall season, inviting children to explore the connections between humans, animals, and nature. As the leaves change colors and the air starts to crisp, the natural world begins to shift,...