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Plants grow! is a concise, approachable text designed for young readers. It explains the stages of plant life—from seed to mature plant—highlighting key growth processes and the important role of plants in nature. Mary Dodson Wade presents the information in clear, accessible language that encourages curiosity about plant biology.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Mary Dodson Wade
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