From the series Where Does It Come From?
From Seed to Jam
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2021
Reviewed
From the series Where Does It Come From?
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2021
ReviewedIn From Seed to Jam, early fluent readers learn how jam is made, from strawberry plants growing, to cooking the fruit, to jarring the jam. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables.
An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about jam using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Seed to Jam also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
From Seed to Jam is part of Jump!’s Where Does It Come From? series.
A look at the steps needed to bring favorite foods from the farm to the table. Each title includes a sidebar of “Ideas for Parents and Teachers” on the copyright page, with prompts for engaging with readers before, during, and after reading. The accurate descriptions of the preparation and processing are streamlined to be accessible to the target audience, and they are repeated toward the end of the text to reinforce the sequence. Circular labels identify the items in the photographs. Many words are defined in the narrative, with more complex ones found in the glossary. Instructions for accessing online resources are included, as well as an index. VERDICT A first purchase for elementary libraries and classrooms.
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