Why Do Plants Have Fruits? (Plant Parts)

Describes the parts of a fruit, the different seeds fruits may have, some foods that are actually fruits, and the role people and animals that eat sweet-tasting fruits have in spreading seeds that make it possible for new plants to grow.

Fruit is among the worlds tastiest foods, but theres more to it than just being a delicious snack. This volume teaches readers that every time they bite into a piece of fruit, theyre actually eating an important plant part. Readers learn how to identify the basic parts of fruit, including the very important seeds contained within. This text supports important elementary science curricula, including life cycles and plant reproduction. The texts age-appropriate language makes these essential science concepts easy to understand, creating a reading experience thats both fun and educational.