Book by Fischer, Lynn

We live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the stuff and staff of life, supporting diets, economies, and civilizations around the globe. Just as the search for nutmeg and the humble peppercorn drove the Age of Discovery, so did coffee beans help fuel the Enlightenment, and cottonseed help spark the Industrial Revolution. And from the Fall of Rome to the Arab Spring, the fate of nations continues to hinge on the seeds of a Middle Eastern grass known as wheat.In nature and in culture, seeds are fundamental—objects of beauty, evolutionary wonder, and simple fascination. How many times has a child dropped the winged pip of a maple, marveling as it spirals its way down to the ground, or relished the way a gust of wind (or a stout breath) can send a dandelion’s feathery flotilla skyward? Yet despite their importance, seeds are often seen as a commonplace, their extraordinary natural and human histories overlooked. Thanks to Thor Hanson and this stunning new book, they can be overlooked no more.What makes The Triumph of Seeds remarkable is not just that it is informative, humane, hilarious, and even moving, just as what makes seeds remarkable is not simply their fundamental importance to life. In both cases, it is their sheer vitality and the delight that we can take in their existence—the opportunity to experience, as Hanson puts it, “the simple joy of seeing something beautiful, doing what it is meant to do.” Spanning the globe from the Raccoon Shack—Hanson’s backyard writing hideout-cum-laboratory—to the coffee shops of Seattle, from gardens and flower patches to the spice routes of Kerala, this is a book of knowledge, adventure, and wonder, spun by an award-winning writer with both the charm of a fireside story-teller and the hard-won expertise of a field biologist. A worthy heir to the grand tradition of Aldo Leopold and Bernd Heinrich, The Triumph of Seeds takes us on a fascinating scientific adventure through the wild and beautiful world of seeds. It is essential reading for anyone who loves to see a plant grow.

Product Description: Big things can come in small packages. Thats definitely true for a seed, which is where a plants life begins. Readers will be amazed to learn whats inside a seed. The text also covers germination, teaching readers the right balance of element thats required for a seed to sprout...read more

Product Description: Big things can come in small packages. Thats definitely true for a seed, which is where a plants life begins. Readers will be amazed to learn whats inside a seed. The text also covers germination, teaching readers the right balance of element thats required for a seed to sprout...read more

Product Description: A complicated topic is made easier with this title introducing seeds and explaining their anatomy and how they grow into plants. Labeled diagrams and photographs and a glossary will make learning about seeds even simpler!

Product Description: Flowers produce seed pods and when the seeds are ripe, they are released from the pod. How do they find their way to a place where they will grow? We will find the answer when we travel with the seeds.

Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Seeds, children learn about seeds, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital job they do for plants.

Product Description: “Llewellyn’s images reflect a depth of detail that until now, only the best botanical illustrators could approach.” —The Washington Post A centuries-old saying goes, “Great oaks from little acorns grow.” But as this dazzling book reveals, there is much more to a seed than the plant it will someday become: seeds, seedheads, pods, and fruits have their own astounding beauty that rivals, and sometimes even surpasses, the beauty of flowers...read more

Traces the planting, watering, swelling, bursting of the outer shell, and the first growth of a seed

Product Description: Learn all about seeds and how they grow! The vibrant images and simple text engage students while helping them easily comprehend the cycle of how seeds grow into plants that grow new seeds. Discover how seeds come in many shapes and sizes, what seeds need to grow, how seeds are spread, and more! Instructions for a fun science activity are also included to give students additional practice in identifying baby animals...read more

An informative, yet beautiful, introduction to seeds.

Product Description: This up-to-date review of seed genomics, from basic seed biology to practical applications in crop science, provides a thorough background understanding of seed biology from a basic science perspective. A valuable resource for advanced graduate students, post-docs, researchers and professionals in the Plant and Crop Sciences, this book brings together top researchers in the field to cover three general themes: genomic approaches to studying seeds, genomic analysis of basic seed biology, and crop seed genomics...read more

Different kinds of plants form different amounts of seeds. Some plants form only a few seeds while others form many seeds. Accessible text and vivid photographs introduce readers to seeds describing how they spread and their different uses.

Product Description: Mouthwatering heirlooms, exciting hybrids, sensational herbs, colorful flowers—you dream of a garden overflowing with vibrant, healthy plants. Turn your dream garden into reality with seeds you save and start yourself!With easy ideas on harvesting, storing, sowing and nurturing your seeds into flourishing plants, this helpful guide gives you a sure path from start to success...read more

Product Description: Foster a love of science by evoking a sense of wonder with this introductory set. Explore key science concepts through inviting photos and inspired text.

Product Description: Seeds come in many shapes and sizes. Some seeds grow into trees. Other seeds grow into plants or flowers. Can you figure out what each seed will become? Fun clues and multiple choice photos will you have puzzling to learn more!