This series will appeal to science teachers, beginning gardeners, and garden clubs. Each book gives easy step-by-step instructions on how to create the garden. The photographic illustrations are first-rate. Teachers will appreciate the botany students are learning as well as the cross-curricular connections. This series is a solid choice for any elementary media center

Readers will pick up new vocabulary along with gardening and craft skills in these attractive, well-photographed books. Detailed, step-by-step instructions, accompanied by at least nine photos per project, will ensure successful completion. Each photo features a gardener’s hands in action. . .demonstrating how to perform each step. These projects bring a little outdoors inside while communicating fascinating information about germination and types of plants. Strong, original options to beef up craft selections.