Four of the titles in the series

My books

Books on Genetic Engineering and Cloning
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Decoding Your Genes
Have fun while gaining an in-depth knowledge of today's genetic technologies.
Genetic Engineering: Progress or Peril?
A layperson's guide to understanding the ethical issues behind the new genetic technologies
My biographies
Thomas Edison: Inventor of the Age of Electricity
Read about the inventive genius who brought us vital contributions to three major industries: electric lighting, motion pictures and the phonograph/music industry.
Bruce Lee (A&E)
The life of the martial arts legend.
For nonfiction fans
Galapagos Islands
The story of the magical islands off the coast of Ecuador.
Destination New York
This book explores the fascinating story of New York's port.
Puerto Rico
Read about the history, geology and geography of this unique Caribbean island.
Young Readers
Plant Life Cycles
Six books for the very young explain how plants grow
Biomes Series
Three books for third graders on rainforests, deciduous forests and tundras
How Many Fish in the Sea? A Book About Oceans
Learn about oceans and the animals and plants that live there
The Taj Mahal
Learn the story behind India's gleaming marble building
Therapy Dogs
Learn about trained dogs who help people with emotional problems
The Palace of Versailles
Learn the history of France's magnificent palace.
Service Dogs
Learn how trained dogs protect people with disabilities
Animals and Their Homes series
A series of 6 books about the fascinating homes that animals build
Animals and Their Babies series
a series of 4 books on the fascinating ways that animals raise their young
Polar Bears
Learn about these COOL animals in the Arctic.

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Children's book author Rachel Vail
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Plant Life Cycles

How do plants grow? Children and their parents are so used to seeing trees and vegetables in their fully-grown form. These books explain the process of growth from seed to tall tree or delicious vegetable.

Learn how small seeds sprout and push through layers of earth to emerge in the sunlight, where their leaves photosynthesize and provide nourishment to bring plants through their full cycle.

Beautiful full color photographs of actual plants help explain the process.

My six books in this series for readers in pre-K through third grade are:

Life Cycle of A Sunflower

Life Cycle of A Carrot

Life Cycle of A Bean

Life Cycle of A Pine Tree

Life cycle of An Oak Tree

Life Cycle of An Apple Tree