Whats Inside A Flower?, Rachel Ignotofsky
Whats Inside A Flower?, Rachel Ignotofsky
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What's Inside A Flower?
And Other Questions About Science & Nature

Author: Rachel Ignotofsky

Narrator: Tashi Thomas

Unabridged: 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/15/2022

Synopsis

From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, comes a new nonfiction picture book series ready to grow young scientists by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world--starting with what's inside a flower.

Budding backyard scientists can start exploring their world with this stunning introduction to these flowery show-stoppers--from seeds to roots to blooms. Learning how flowers grow gives kids beautiful building blocks of science and inquiry.

In the launch of a new nonfiction picture book series, Rachel Ignotofsky's distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about flowers.

About The Author

Rachel Ignotofsky is the author and illustrator of many nonfiction books, including the New York Times bestseller Women in Science and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth. Rachel grew up in New Jersey on a healthy diet of cartoons and pudding. After graduating from Tyler School of Art and Architecture, she began creating illustrations that make learning exciting. Rachel hopes this book will inspire kids to ask questions about their world and to explore science and nature! For more, visit her at rachelignotofskydesign.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla

This gorgeous, illustrated guide to a flower is a joy to learn from. After giving us some basic info about flowers – different types, where they grow, etc., Ignotofsky starts at the beginning. A flower starts as a seed underground. Included in the two-page spread are the bugs, bacteria, and fungi who......more

Goodreads review by Mary

The illustrations in this book are truly amazing.  They are full of deep rich colors that match the tone of the book as each page goes into the smallest detail of what makes a flower and what's inside.  I love to garden and know most of the science behind flowers and their purpose but this explains......more

Goodreads review by Nicole

This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction Addiction This book is utterly gorgeous and also informative! Every page is fully illustrated from edge to edge, creating stunning panoramic backdrops for the educational text. Not only is the overall effect wonderful, but I loved t......more

Quotes

"The challenge of igniting a child's curiosity is akin to lighting a fire. . . . What's Inside a Flower? is the best kind of tinder for little sparks."—The New York Times

"The lush, geometric illustrations are the superstars of this adventure, drawing in readers from the front endpapers to the rear . . . A beautiful bloom for the nature shelf." —Kirkus Reviews

"There’s an abundance of detail in this attractive first work in the “What’s Inside” series, but it’s never overwhelming . . . The pages overflow with life." —Booklist

"Fluid, friendly art in muted retro tones...makes the information visually appealing for a range of age groups." —Publishers Weekly

"An absolute standout nonfiction work that feels both fun and informative." —Brightly

Awards

  • Green Earth Book Award
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