Presents a step-by-step look at how seeds in the sand turn into full-grown cactus. - (Baker & Taylor)

How does a little seed grow into a prickly cactus? Follow each step in nature's cycle—from seeds in the sand to fully grown cacti—in this intriguing book!

Booklist Reviews

These new books in the Start to Finish, Second Series follow simple cycles and processes in nature. The text on the left side of each spread details one basic step in the process or cycle. (Somewhat unnecessarily, the first sentence is treated as a chapter title.) A bright, bold photo on the right side perfectly illustrates the text. From Seed to Cactus tracks the cactus' growth and development, with many pictures of prickly spines on variously sized cacti. Overall, the books are well suited for young readers. The simple, narrative text, told in the present tense and occasionally addressing the reader directly, brings basic science topics to life. In addition, the books' refreshingly clean, simple design will help younger children stay focused. Copyright 2017 Booklist Reviews.

Horn Book Guide Reviews

A clean design and clear texts make these books accessible if slight nonfiction choices. Each two-page "chapter" consists of several sentences describing a phase of the plant's growth on the left; right-hand pages feature large, appealing photographs--mostly close-up shots of the plant at the corresponding stage of development. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Start to Finish titles: [cf2]From Acorn to Oak Tree[cf1], [cf2]From Cone to Pine Tree[cf1], [cf2]From Seed to Cactus[cf1], [cf2]From Seed to Cattail[cf1], and [cf2]From Spore to Mushroom[cf1].] Copyright 2018 Horn Book Guide Reviews.