Provides information about seeds, including where they come from, how they grow, and how they travel.

The last dandelion seed clings to the flower until it is blown away to discover there is more to the world than it had believed

"The Book of Seeds takes readers through six hundred of the world?s seed species, revealing their extraordinary beauty and rich diversity. Each page pairs a beautifully composed photo of a seed -- life-size, and, in some cases, enlarged to display fine detail-- with a short description, a map showing distribution, and information on conservation status. The whole spectrum of seeds is covered here. There are prolific species like corn and less widely...

Famously rich flavor and texture make this a colorful favorite among heirloom enthusiasts. Medium-large, flattened globe, 8-12 oz. fruits. Color is dusky pink with dark shoulders. Multilocular interior ranges from purple to brown to green. Relatively short vines. Indeterminate. USDA Certified Organic.

A pumpkin seed and a marigold seed grow into plants side by side.

Describes the cycle of a pear seed which, when planted, produces a fruitbearing tree and a supply of new seeds.