What makes a fruit a fruit and other explorations are the focus of this article in which I provide an introduction to botany for children. Along with considerations of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds, I suggest options to educators for further investigations.
It is published as:
Title: From root to fruit: Botany for beginners
Author: Rosanna L. Mattingly
In: Science and Children: 24(5): 18–21