Enumerates in riddle-form the many ways different kinds of seeds travel, whether by "helicopter" or rolling in the wind as a tumbleweed.

Describes the development of a seed into a plant by means of pollination, fertilization, and seed dispersal.

"Join the tiny seed on an adventure as it becomes a giant flower!"--Cover back.

Describes the nature, dispersal, growth, and uses of seeds.

"Much of our food comes from seeds. But where do our seeds come from? And where are they going? For much of human history, farmers saved their own seed stocks to ensure a good harvest from year to year. In the mid-twentieth century, governments became involved in seed saving, creating massive seed libraries cataloguing thousands of varieties. This biodiversity has come under attack in recent decades, as corporations have replaced heirloom varieties...

"Seeds can be big or small, round or pointy, and all sorts of colors. They can become flowers, trees, fruits, or vegetables, and they grow all times of year, during spring, summer, fall, and winter. But all seeds have one thing in common--inside each is anew plant life waiting to emerge. What kind of plant will bloom? Wait and see what will grow! This jacketed companion picture book to What Will Hatch? features all kinds of seeds, from flowers and...