A Seed Is Sleepy

"It lies there, tucked inside its flower, on its cone, or beneath the soil. Snug. Still. It does not reveal itself too quickly." Sleepy, secretive, adventurous, and inventive, a seed can wait years before sprouting, travel great distances as parachutes on the wind, or hitch a ride on a child's shoestring to find a place to grow. Then, when conditions are right, the seed sprouts, but its job doesn't end there. The generous seed offers a protective coat to warm the new plant and also provides its first meal. Scientifically accurate full-color illustrations. A 2008 IRA Teachers' Choices selection.