Five friends, all with plant names, band together in their after-school Science Club to complete projects around their school. Ms. Forrest, their teacher and Science Club Sponsor, provides "marching orders" that include planting flowers in the new school garden, transplanting vegetables from Ms. Pepper's 2nd grade class, caring for indoor plants in the classroom, and solving an erosion problem for Principal Oakes.
On a field trip to the local Arboretum, Iris, Kale, Ivy, Violet, and Jasmine discover something about themselves: they are all different, just like the plants. Their personalities and skills are all unique. And as the "platoon" works together, they learn respect and acceptance of their differences, especially as they welcome a new student to their classroom.
The Plant Platoon is an engaging early chapter book for science-loving young readers.
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Anita Wadley Schlaht, B.S., M.Ed., has 30 years of teaching experience. She is an avid gardener and enjoys all kinds of plants. Anita's published works include JUST Playing and the Spanish version, Solo Jugar, a picture book about what children learn through play. Gardening With God - Lessons from the Master Gardener, Anita's second book, is a 31 Day Devotional. Her new, early chapter book, The Plant Platoon, is engaging and inspiring. She invites readers to join the fun of five elementary scientists on a mission to explore the world of plants. Find it and Anita at JUSTPlayingPoem.com or anita.schlaht@gmail.com.