Clyde Robert Bulla is the author of over fifty books for children including The Secret Valley and The Story of Valentine"s Day. He has been writing since 1946 when he published his first book, The Donkey Cart. Mr. Bulla was the first recipient of the Southern California Council on Children"s Literature award for distinguished contribution to the field. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
"This reillustrated book on the science of trees is well designed
for preschool and early-primary-grade children. The text follows an
apple plant from seed to sprout to tree, including the development
of blossoms, leaves, and fruit. The functions of roots, trunk,
branches, and leaves are also discussed, as well as the seasonal
changes in the tree. Schuett' s colorful paintings clearly
illustrate topics explained in the text...and small, playful
animals will help keep children involved in the topic. A good
starting place for understanding trees." — Booklist
"Glowing new illustrations featuring a multiracial cast of children
adorn this classic Let's Read and Find Out Science
primer. Using plain language and short sentences, Bulla
follows an apple tree from seed to maturity, introducing readers to
leaves, flowers, branches, roots, and fruits." — Kirkus Reviews
"Concepts such as water intake are emphasized with arrows
indicating its route within the plant. The charming
paintings, many of which are full-page and large enough for
comfortable group sharing, depict numerous outdoor scenes peopled
by children of various ethnic backgrounds. An appended section
includes instructions for a transpiration experiment and suggests a
method for measuring the age of a tree." — School Library Journal
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