Sunflowers

Come see what grows in this explorative nonfiction science series for readers age six and up. Spotlighting plant life such as trees, legumes, and herbs, these books offer up-close studies of the life stages featured plant species go through as they mature. Detailed photos, easy-to-follow text, and life-cycle recaps provide for fascinating botanical experiences.
  Explore the fascinating world of sunflowers in this middle-grade biology book. Readers will discover the growth and life cycle of these beloved seed-bearing flowers. With vibrant photography, insightful life cycle recaps, and a captivating profile of a legend linked to sunflowers, this book offers an engaging and educational journey into the harvest

Kate Riggs is a Minnesota-based editor and author of children’s and young adult nonfiction books. In 2012, her book Dolphins was honored as the winner of the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award for Transitional Nonfiction.