Ages 6 to 12 years. This book looks at the growth of a flower from seed to the time it is a mature plant capable of producing new seeds. Delightful illustrations, stunning photographs and easy-to-read text help young readers learn: how seeds are formed and what different types of seeds look like; the various ways flowers are pollinated; the conditions necessary for a seed to germinate and begin to make a new plant; how flowering plants benefit animals, people, and the environment.