Dandelions - Early Bird Nature Books Author:Kathleen V. Kudlinski Describes the physical characteristics and life cycle of this plant, originally brought to America by English settlers to grow in their gardens. — An up-close look at an often-maligned plant. Its life cycle and history are clearly explained and illuminated with labeled drawings and beautiful full-color photographs. "Each tuft of dandelion fl... more »uff has a tiny stem. A seed hangs from the end of this stem." And there it is, magnified and ready to fly. Six short chapters and a list of botanical terms to look for. A note to adults about using the material with children. A list of questions to ask, suggestions for "Introducing the Index" and how to "Be a Vocabulary Detective," and related metric activities. Let children get to know this noble flower.« less