This beautifully illustrated book will introduce children to the joys of nature, and show them what wonderful secrets are revealed if you just look a little closer. By holding a light behind each page, children can see the creatures who make a tree their home, from the worms who live among the roots to the birds who nest high up in the branches. The clever see-through reading technique creates an experience of interactive learning, showing both the surface and what is hidden underneath at the same time.

We have a special tree in our yard -- an apple pie tree!Colorful collage illustrations follow each season as an apple tree grows leaves, fragrant blossoms, and tiny green apples. Soon the fruit is big, red, and ready to be picked. It's time to make an apple pie! Here is a celebration of apples and how things grow -- sure to delight young readers all year long.

Simple text introduces readers to the science behind rainbows. Including why rainbows occur and what they are made of.

This book about nature and the changing seasons focuses on a young boy and a very special apple tree. In Gail Gibbons's bright illustrations, Arnold collects apple blossoms in spring, builds a tree house in summer, makes apple pie and cider in the fall, and hangs strings of popcorn and berries for the birds in winter, among other seasonal activities. Includes a recipe for apple pie and a description of how an apple cider press works.

See how amazing an apple tree really is.

The apple tree is a friend to all but longs for a true friend of its own.

Book Features: • 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches • Ages 4-6, PreK-Kindergarten leveled readers • Simple, easy-to-read pages with real-life photographs • Features before and after reading vocabulary • Includes reading tips and comprehension and extension activities The Magic Of Reading: Bring the magic of reading and nature to life with the Apple Trees and the Seasons book. The 24-page apple book features vibrant photographs and simple language about apple trees to practice early reading comprehension skills. Hands-On Reading Adventure: Do you know how apples are made? By apple trees, of course! Follow along on a fun, science adventure journeying through each of the seasons to see how apples grow into yummy snacks for picking (and eating!). Features: More than just a story full of fascinating facts, this kids book also includes pre- and post-reading vocabulary lists, reading tips for mid-story interaction and engagement, and fun reading comprehension and extension activities. Leveled Books: Vibrant photographs and leveled text work together to tell a fun story and promote reading comprehension skills. The leveled book engages PreK and kindergarten readers with short, simple language and high-interest topics like nature. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.