Abdo Publishing Company Joe Grows Tomatoes

- Appropriate size type, moderate spacing between words and lines of text- Familiar to less familiar topics and contents- Some new concepts or ideas- Variety of simple and complex sentences- Text provides significant information- Natural oral language with descriptive language- Some challenging vocabulary- Full range of punctuation- Photographs and illustrations provide moderate support of text and enhance understanding of content- Variety of text layouts and type styles- Multiple lines of text- Innovative mix of nonfiction and fiction in each book- Full-color photographs- Full-color illustrations- Rhyming Riddle- Glossary- Word List