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Flip, Float, Fly: Seeds on the Move Paperback – Picture Book, August 15, 2016

by Joann Early Macken (Author), Pam Paparone (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 65 ratings
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Explore how seeds travel from the plants they form on to the places they'll grow!
 
Spinning like a shiny green helicopter, a maple seed floats on the wind. Where will it land? Seeds splash away in raindrops, slide across the snow, and hitch rides on birds and animals—and even people's clothing.
 
For anyone who's ever blown the fluff of a dandelion and wondered where it went, this is the perfect introduction to plant life cycles and seed dispersals for young readers. The simple, poetic text is paired with detailed illustrations and close-ups of seeds, pods, and other parts of plants.
 
A brief illustrated glossary and a note on why seeds travel so far is included. Perfect for fans of Gail Gibbons' From Seed to Plant.
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  1. Reading age
    6 - 9 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 4
  5. Lexile measure
    520L
  6. Dimensions
    9.79 x 0.16 x 10.01 inches
  7. Publisher
    Holiday House
  8. Publication date
    August 15, 2016
  9. ISBN-10
    0823437582
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0823437580
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"Paparone's bright, realistic acrylics present clear pictures of the featured seeds in their natural dispersals . . . [an] inviting introduction"—School Library Journal
 
"Satisfying, and well designed for both classroom sharing and individual reading."—Booklist

About the Author

JoAnn Early Macken has written dozens of books for young readers including poetry, picture books, beginning readers, and nonfiction. Her "Sing-Along Song" illustrated by LeUyen Pham was chosen for the Texas 2 x 2 Reading List. She lives in Wisconsin with her family.

Pam Paparone has both written and illustrated books for children. Kirkus Reviews praised the "bright, elegant acrylics" she created for D. Anne Love’s "Of Numbers and Stars: The Story of Hypatia". She lives in Pennsylvania.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Holiday House; Illustrated edition (August 15, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0823437582
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0823437580
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 520L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.79 x 0.16 x 10.01 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 65 ratings

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    JoAnn Early Macken writes poetry, picture books, nonfiction, and novels for children and young adults. Her newest picture books are Baby Says "Moo!" (Disney-Hyperion Books, 2011), Waiting Out the Storm (Candlewick, 2010), and Flip, Float, Fly: Seeds on the Move (Holiday House, 2008). JoAnn earned an M.F.A. in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College. She has written more than one hundred nonfiction books for educational publishers. She speaks about poetry and writing to children and adults at schools, libraries, and conferences. Visit her web site at www.joannmacken.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful life science made simple
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
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This was a great book to show simple adaptations that plants have to insure their seeds. My fifth graders love it!
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Tom Gannon
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book for preschool to second graders
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019
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I teach gardening to Elementary children and my own grandchildren. This book is my go to.
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Denise
5.0 out of 5 stars Ok book
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2019
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I used with my class because it was a suggestion in a lesson
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Debbie Sluss
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Book. The kids loved
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2018
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Fun Book. The kids loved it
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Kelly Marshall
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2017
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Excellent book about how seeds are distributed. My students loved this book!
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Andrea Gomez
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Choice!
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2017
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Beautiful illustrations and understandable text for my second graders!
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Sue
5.0 out of 5 stars Seeds travel
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2014
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I bought this book to use in teaching how seeds travel. it was perfect for younger children preK to 2nd grade maybe.
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L. H. Way
5.0 out of 5 stars Educational for Children
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2011
I used this book during my seed unit in my Montessori classroom for 3-5 year olds. It is simply written with complimentary pictures. They learn that seeds are not just planted by people but by animals and people too; in many different climates and in many different places. I highly recommend it!! I bought it through a few years ago...not sure why it is listed at over $500.
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