Flowers are beautiful creations of nature. In particular, sunflowers are pretty yellow flowers that can fill an entire field on a summer day. In Spanish, sunflower is called girasol – a turning of the sun. The Aztecs utilized sunflowers in so many useful ways. From food sources to medicinal remedies, sunflower seeds and its oil was their commodity. And as a precious product from nature, they worship it as a god of the sun. Sunflowers are so common that even modern artist Van Gogh painted numerous still life pictures. What’s not to love about sunflowers? They present beautiful decorative alternatives. Their seeds are nutritious in vitamins and fatty acids. As a matter of fact, their seeds can even provide a healthy alternative to other vegetable oils. What are some educational books in Spanish and English to learn about sunflowers? Here are 6 examples of Spanish books for children that they can learn about these amazing flowers. “¡Es un girasol!” by Elisa Peters In this nonfiction book, readers in Spanish and English can learn the facts about sunflowers. From very simple descriptions to learning about their life cycle, this is a good book for kids for its simplicity in words and concepts. It’s an excellent source for preschoolers. Bilingual book Age group: 5-7 ISBN: 9781435825239 “Las flores” by Patricia Whitehouse, 2002 Plant readers can learn in 9 very simple chapters about the simple life cycle of plants, their reproduction and typical characteristics. This nonfiction book includes a brief glossary, short quiz and additional resources. Spanish book Age group: 5-7 ISBN: 1588107760 “Las flores” by Patricia Whitehouse, 2011 Although this nonfiction book is a replicate of the 2002 version, it presents the facts about plants in 9 different short chapters. It also provides a brief science experiment to perform with preschoolers. Spanish book Age group: 5-7 ISBN: 9781432941864 “¿Por qué las plantas tienen flores? by Louise and Richard Spilsbury Flower enthusiasts can learn about the life cycle of flowers, pollination, plant reproduction, and fruits from flowers. In 14 short chapters, children can learn how honeybees or wind can carry pollen. And they can also learn why seeds give a certain type of fruit. This is a wonderful educational book to teach about the many wonders of plants and their respective flowers. Spanish book Age group: 5-7 ISBN: 1403490716 “El girasol por dentro y por fuera” by Andrew Hipp In this vivid nonfiction book, readers can learn in 11 short chapters about the life cycle, typical characteristics, history and benefits of sunflowers. In this detailed picture book, children will be amazed about the many interesting facts of sunflowers. Additional resources also included. Spanish book Age group: 8-10 ISBN: 9781404228689 “Giraluna” by Eduardo Gudiño Kieffer This 3-part picture book tells the story of how sunflowers adore the sun anytime. But there is a particular flower called giraluna instead of girasol that adores the moon = luna more than the sun = sol. Spanish readers will be awed that no matter what time of day or night, these flowers adore nature. Spanish book Age group: 8-10 ISBN: 1880507250

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