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Start to Finish, Second Series
From Shoot to Apple
How does an apple tree produce a tasty fruit? Follow each step in nature's cycle--from starting a new tree to eating a juicy apple--in this fascinating book!
- GenresNonfictionFood
24 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2002
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October 28, 2009This is a nice book for children that uses bright photographs to explain how apples make it from the fields into our homes. It begins by saying "Yum! An Apple!" How does it grow?". And then the author gets down to the nitty gritty of the matter and explains to us that farmers use parts from two apple trees to start a new apple tree. This is when the book discusses "shoots" and we get to see how the grafting is done.
After that, book describes, in simple terms, how a 3-year old tree will flower, and how after the petals fall that the nascent apples are left behind. It quickly shows how apples grow, are picked, and then make their way to markets, where finally they reach us.
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I have to say that I learned some things from this book. Not so much from the text but from the photos.
To that end, I thought the pictures were well chosen. Including macro and more close up shots when appropriate.
The age range for this book would is fairly wide. Children as young as 4 and perhaps as old as 8 or 9 might get something out of it, even though it it is written at a First Grade level (see AR info below).
The font is large, and there isn't a great deal of text per page. As minimal as it is there is still enough to adequate explain to children what they are seeing.
From Shoot to Apple would be good for the classroom or for homeschoolers. It's a quick read that covers material nicely.
Accelerated Reading Level: 1.7
Pam T~
mom and reviewer at BooksForKids-reviews.com
After that, book describes, in simple terms, how a 3-year old tree will flower, and how after the petals fall that the nascent apples are left behind. It quickly shows how apples grow, are picked, and then make their way to markets, where finally they reach us.
Talking Points :::
I have to say that I learned some things from this book. Not so much from the text but from the photos.
To that end, I thought the pictures were well chosen. Including macro and more close up shots when appropriate.
The age range for this book would is fairly wide. Children as young as 4 and perhaps as old as 8 or 9 might get something out of it, even though it it is written at a First Grade level (see AR info below).
The font is large, and there isn't a great deal of text per page. As minimal as it is there is still enough to adequate explain to children what they are seeing.
From Shoot to Apple would be good for the classroom or for homeschoolers. It's a quick read that covers material nicely.
Accelerated Reading Level: 1.7
Pam T~
mom and reviewer at BooksForKids-reviews.com
September 22, 2021
Easy nonfiction that shares how apples are grown from shoots.
There is a bold sentence and a paragraph to go along with each photograph. I only read the bold text during storytime with my littles.
2021 storytime theme: Apples
Reviewed from a library copy.
There is a bold sentence and a paragraph to go along with each photograph. I only read the bold text during storytime with my littles.
2021 storytime theme: Apples
Reviewed from a library copy.
September 1, 2022
Beautifully set out, with a bold heading and 2 to 4 short sentences on each page. Includes a description of grafting.
March 11, 2023
They totally skipped pollination.
December 7, 2015
Summary & Characteristics of Genre: This book, part of the Start to Finish series, is an informational text that explains how an apple grows.
Lexile 420 SRC 2.4 GRL J
Reading Level 2, Interest K-3
This book can be used for the Kindergarten classroom using the single, highlighted sentence on each page to provide concise sequence of events and facts for the reader. Grades 1-3 can read the additional sentences that elaborate upon the highlighted sentence to gain a more in-depth understanding of the concept presented. The book displays the traits of ideas, organization, and conventions. It is precise and to the point and allows the readers the ability to duplicate the process of the growth of an apple. The reader gleans information about a new topic through clear ideas presented by the author and supporting content and details to clarify the process of the growth of the apple from start to finish. The voice of this book in informational.
In the classroom setting, students can create a sequence chart to present what they have learned and can also compare and contrast the growth process with other plants. I would suggest that the book be used during Johnny Appleseed portions of curriculum (especially in the kindergarten classroom)as well as in science content areas.
Lexile 420 SRC 2.4 GRL J
Reading Level 2, Interest K-3
This book can be used for the Kindergarten classroom using the single, highlighted sentence on each page to provide concise sequence of events and facts for the reader. Grades 1-3 can read the additional sentences that elaborate upon the highlighted sentence to gain a more in-depth understanding of the concept presented. The book displays the traits of ideas, organization, and conventions. It is precise and to the point and allows the readers the ability to duplicate the process of the growth of an apple. The reader gleans information about a new topic through clear ideas presented by the author and supporting content and details to clarify the process of the growth of the apple from start to finish. The voice of this book in informational.
In the classroom setting, students can create a sequence chart to present what they have learned and can also compare and contrast the growth process with other plants. I would suggest that the book be used during Johnny Appleseed portions of curriculum (especially in the kindergarten classroom)as well as in science content areas.
September 5, 2015
This book is beautifully layered for early readers. It can be used to teach the foundations of research and non-fiction texts with its table of contents, glossary, and index. For younger kids with shorter attention spans, you can read just the bolded text. For more engaged and older students, you can read the short paragraph on each pair of pages. And, the photographs are wonderful -- close-up, detailed, and carefully related to the corresponding text. This is a GREAT beginning non-fiction text. (I use it with my classroom of 2-5 year olds.) (Also, I had NO IDEA apple trees were farmed in this way.)
September 8, 2013
A well-written, simple explanation of how apples grow. Great for teaching young children a little more about where food comes from and how it grows.
September 22, 2013
Easy to understand book with nice real images showing how apple trees start, produce flowers, fruit and are ready to eat.
December 9, 2012
Short n' sweet beginning science reader on apples and how they grow.
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