From Pinecone to Pine Tree

by Ellen Weiss

Using simple text and illustrations, describes how a pinecone grows into a pine tree.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 2007

About the author

Ellen Weiss has written lots of books for kids, from board books through middle grade. She often works with her husband, Mel Friedman.

Reviews

[Teri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good idea--but poorly written. "Conifers have seeds, but the seeds are not inside fruits." Technically the pinecone is the fruit--until it releases it's seeds. We did enjoy learning about male and female pinecones though.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good book if you're looking for nonfiction and what plants do.