Before the Seed: How Pollen Moves
Before the Seed: How Pollen Moves by Susannah Buhrman-Deever is a children’s book published by Candlewick Press on March 25, 2025. This 40-page edition presents a lyrical narrative that explores the intricate process of pollination, combining scientific insights with stunning botanical illustrations. The book delves into the journey of pollen, highlighting the roles of various creatures, including bees, birds, and bats, in the reproduction of flowering plants.
Readers will find a rich exploration of how natural elements like wind and animals contribute to the pollination process. The text is complemented by vibrant illustrations that bring the subject to life, making complex biological concepts accessible to young audiences. Additionally, the book includes back matter that offers further information on flower anatomy, ways to support local pollinators, and the impact of global warming on these essential species. This engaging resource serves as both an educational tool and a celebration of nature’s interconnectedness.
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Discover the intricate process of pollination in a lyrical narrative from a noted biologist, packed with information-rich asides and paired with spectacular botanical illustrations.
We live in a world of green that grows from seeds. But what happens before there are seeds? In a graceful text grounded by riveting science, biologist Susannah Buhrman-Deever explains how whirling winds, buzzy bees, and bustling birds move pollen from flower to flower, answering each plant’s special invitation. Lush botanical illustrations by artist duo Gina Triplett and Matt Curtius bring each tiny detail of the process to life, and the final pages remind us why it’s important to take action to protect our pollinators. From bees and bats to beetles and hummingbirds, the text covers creatures from all over the world that aid in flower pollination, as well as the sophisticated mechanisms flowering plants have developed in order to reproduce. Back matter includes more information on flower anatomy, how to support local pollinators in your own backyard, and the dangers that global warming poses to pollinator species.
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