The Life Cycle of a Flower looks at the growth of a flower from seed to the time it is a mature plant capable of producing new seeds. Delightful illustrations, stunning photographs and easy-to-read text help young readers learn: • how seeds are formed and what different types of seeds look like • the various ways flowers are pollinated • the conditions necessary for a seed to germinate and begin to make a new plant • how flowering plants benefit animals, people, and the environment.