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Fluffy Flying Seed (Start Small, Think Big #4) Hardcover – February 25, 2025

by Mary Auld (Author), Dawn Cooper (Illustrator)
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Follow the life cycle of a dandelion seed from its small beginnings to its larger impact on the ecosystem of meadows and beyond

Start Small, Think Big sets readers on a journey of discovery, beginning with small miracles of life and connecting them to the big picture of our natural world. Each book features a large foldout illustration on the final pages. Fluffy Flying Seed starts small, with a tiny dandelion seed being carried by the wind and landing safely in a meadow, the perfect place to grow. This is its story: how it grows, protects itself from frost, reproduces, and becomes a food source for many creatures. There are facts about germination, photosynthesis, seed dispersal, parts of a plant, and food chains. The narrative progresses in a way that builds understanding, and the gorgeous illustrations bring the story and the science to life. Thinking big, the book shows why this much-maligned wildflower is important to animals in the spring, and why it is so successful at surviving and spreading. A big foldout has a world map showing the temperate regions where it thrives, an illustrated life cycle, and a Meadow I-Spy to take readers back through the book to deepen the learning experience. This book features a textured die-cut hole cover and a large foldout poster at the back of the book.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    28 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Publisher
    Red Comet Press
  6. Publication date
    February 25, 2025
  7. ISBN-10
    1636551270
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1636551272
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About the Author

Mary Auld is an award-winning writer of children’s information books, most notably How To Build an Orchestra with the London Symphony Orchestra. Mary Auld is a pen name for Rachel Cooke, former editorial director at Hachette and an honorary fellow of the English Association in recognition of her work in children’s nonfiction. Dawn Cooper is a talented British illustrator with a passion for nature. She also illustrated Little Brown Nut in this series. Other recent books include Insect Emporium and Ocean Emporium (Egmont), and Up Close (Wren & Rook). She lives in Bristol, England.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Red Comet Press (February 25, 2025)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 28 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1636551270
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1636551272
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.74 pounds

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