Cómo crecen las plantas is a Spanish nonfiction reader for early learners in Grades K–1 (ages 4–9). This informational text walks readers through the life cycle of plants, explaining how seeds sprout, roots grow, leaves develop, and how plants obtain what they need—water, sunlight, soil—to thrive. With straightforward Spanish text and vibrant illustrations, the book strengthens science knowledge and builds literacy skills simultaneously. Teachers and parents can use this in classroom science units, guided reading groups, plant observation experiments, and at-home nature exploration. Explains the stages of plant growth from seed to full plant in clear Spanish Introduces core vocabulary such as semilla, raíz, hoja, luz, y agua Supports comprehension with illustrations that align closely with the text Builds connection between scientific content and emergent reading skills Ideal for classroom life science units, nature journals, read-alouds, and home observation tasks