N o r th E a s t In d e pen d e nt S c ho o l Di s tr ic t
1st Grade Science
Unit 5
Trade Books
Title
pages TEKS
August, 2005
Author
ISBN #
Unit 5: Plants
Plant Parts
1.6A
Gail Saunders-Smith
1560657715
1.9A, B
 Simple text and vivid photographs make this an ideal book to look at the seeds of
plants and learn why they are important. How seeds grow and what they need to grow
into new plants is also included.
1.6B
A Fruit is a Suitcase for Seeds
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Jean Richards
0761316221
1.9A, B
 Provides an excellent introduction to seeds, their purpose, and growth that should be
easy for young children to grasp. Use of bright watercolors adds appeal to the
illustrations of various fruits, vegetables, animals, and habitats.
Taking Root
32 1.6B
Allan Fowler
0516215914
 Colorful photographs and simple text describe the physical features of a variety of
plant roots, some of them very unusual.
Flowers
24 1.6B
Ernestine Giesecke
1575726831
 Presents a brief introduction to the characteristics of flowers and provides
photographs and simple information to help the reader identify such flowers as the
dandelion, lily, and rose.
Trees Are Terrific!
17 1.6B
Lisa Trumbauer
0736829237
 Simple text and vivid photographs help young students compare and contrast various
trees and their parts. The book discuses that trees need sunlight to make food and
describes a tree in several seasons.
What’s Inside?
12 1.6B
Jean Bennett
0792292162
(National Geographic)
1.9A
 Using bright photographs, this book shows the outsides of various fruits and then
what is inside. It is taken from a human view point as it explains we cannot eat the
outside, but we do eat the inside. Note: Other organisms may eat the skin as well.
Seeds
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Some annotations are based on reviews from: Publisher’s Weekly, School Library Journal, Card catalog, NSTA, and book jacket.
This publication is the property of North East Independent School District.
Duplication in whole or in part, outside of NEISD, is prohibited without express written permission from NEISD.
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N o r th E a s t In d e pen d e nt S c ho o l Di s tr ic t
1st Grade Science
Unit 5
Trade Books
Title
pages TEKS
August, 2005
Author
ISBN #
Basic Needs
How Does My Garden Grow?
8 1.9A
David Tunkin
0792242645
(National Geographic)
1.6B
 Identifies the basic needs of plants as a young child plants a garden. How each part
of the plant helps it meet its needs, is also discussed.
1.9A
Pansies for Mom
8
1.7D
Leroy Taylor
0792242785
(National Geographic)
1.6B
 As a young girl plants pansy seeds, some basic needs of the plant (soil and watersunlight is omitted) are shown. The stages of the plant are identified as it develops
into a flowering plant.
Life Cycles
1.7D
Betsy Maestro
0060200553
1.6B
 Describes the apple from bare winter branches 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. Colorful water color illustrations enhance
the text.
My Bean Plant
16 1.7D
Joseph Ciciano
0792243234
(National Geographic)
1.6B
 As a young man plants a bean seed we watch the life cycle of the bean unfold. As the
bean grows, detailed photographs highlight the parts of the plant. The last page is a
picture glossary of all the plant parts.
1.7D
Big Red Tomatoes
24
1.6B
Pamela Greene
0792292219
(National Geographic)
1.9A
 Explains the life cycle and the journey of tomatoes from seeds to tomatoes at the
market. As the stages of the tomato’s development are shown, the parts are
identified.
How Do Apples Grow?
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Some annotations are based on reviews from: Publisher’s Weekly, School Library Journal, Card catalog, NSTA, and book jacket.
This publication is the property of North East Independent School District.
Duplication in whole or in part, outside of NEISD, is prohibited without express written permission from NEISD.
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N o r th E a s t In d e pen d e nt S c ho o l Di s tr ic t
1st Grade Science
Unit 5
Trade Books
Title
pages TEKS
August, 2005
Author
ISBN #
1.7D
1.6B
Pamela Graham
0792289633
1.9A
 Explains the life cycle, basic needs, and uses of peanuts.
A Tree’s Life
12 1.7D
David Tunkin
0792243137
(National Geographic)
1.6B
 Details the life cycle of a pine tree. Photographs enhance the text.
Watermelons
8 1.7D
Terry O’Brady
0792284550
(National Geographic)
1.6B
 Vibrant photographs depict the life cycle of the watermelon, from seed to a fruit
with new seeds. Note: May be used with the Vista: “What Goes in a Picnic Basket?”
Peanuts
(National Geographic)
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Some annotations are based on reviews from: Publisher’s Weekly, School Library Journal, Card catalog, NSTA, and book jacket.
This publication is the property of North East Independent School District.
Duplication in whole or in part, outside of NEISD, is prohibited without express written permission from NEISD.
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