9In this book, beginning readers are introduced to the life cycle of a watermelon. From seed to fruit, each spread follows and labels steps in the plant's development. Highfrequency words and repetitive sentence patterns work together with strong visual references to support the earliest readers and create a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Watermelon includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers, a Let's Review! question and image, and introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index. Watermelon is part of Jump!'s See a Plant Grow! series.