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Feb 12, 2013 | ISBN 9780763665036 | 5-8 years Buy
Jan 25, 2011 | ISBN 9780763650056 | 5-8 years Buy
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Feb 12, 2013 | ISBN 9780763665036 | 5-8 years
Jan 25, 2011 | ISBN 9780763650056 | 5-8 years
“Equally informative and appetite-whetting.” — The Horn BookOne of the best parts of a young child’s day is opening a lunchbox and diving in. But how did that delicious food get there? From planting wheat to mixing dough, climbing trees to machine-squeezing fruit, picking cocoa pods to stirring a vat of melted bliss, here is a clear, engaging look at the steps involved in producing some common foods. Health tips and a peek at basic food groups complete the menu.Back matter includes an index.
Fresh retro artwork lures little readers on a tasty trip to farms, dairies, and more. Yum!The best part of a young child’s day is often opening a lunchbox and diving in. But how did all that delicious food get there? Who made the bread for the sandwich? What about the cheese inside? Who plucked the fruit? And where did the chocolate in that cookie get its start? From planting wheat to mixing flour into dough, climbing trees to machine-squeezing fruit, picking cocoa pods to stirring a vat of melted bliss, here is a clear, engaging look at the steps involved in producing some common foods. Healthy tips and a peek at basic food groups complete the menu.Back matter includes an index.
Reader-directed prose and cheerfully retro artwork…an accessible primer for families looking to foster healthy habits—Publisher’s WeeklyBreezily presenting highlights without getting mired in details…Mouth-watering descriptions could almost stand alone…Retro cartoon illustrations are equally informative and appetite-whetting—Horn BookChildren who haven’t given the subject further thought will find this sunny, high-energy account of food production and distribution an appetizing eye-opener.—BooklistA great springboard to units on food and nutrition.—School Library JournalResults of reading this book include a greater understanding of the farm-to-table methodology as well as hunger pangs.—Library Media ConnectionA great book that unpeels a whole new world of understanding for kids who want to know more about their food. The book provides kids step-by-step illustrations about how farmers and others do their part to get food from the farm to their lunchboxes.—Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Foundation for AgricultureUsing kitschy illustrations, this book traces how carrots, cookies, and other kid-fave fare travels from the farm to school.—Parents
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