All About Food Crops

Wheat is an essential crop. It is used to make everything from bread to cereal. Through easy-to-read text, young readers will learn about wheat and many of its uses. Full-color photos will help young readers understand the concepts of crops and their uses. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.

More than a great source of potassium, bananas are a common sight in any produce market. But where are they grown? Why are they so common? And what can you do once they start to turn brown? Young readers will learn all about this crop through simple text and full-color photos and will also discover some of the basic concepts of agriculture. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.

Oranges are a common sight in lunchrooms around the world. But oranges are more than just a great source of vitamin C. Through simple text and bright photos, young readers will learn about how oranges grow and the different ways they're used, helping readers grasp some basic concepts of agriculture. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.

Rice is an essential crop. It is a staple of many diets and cuisines. But there's more to rice than being served in a bowl. Young readers can learn about how rice is grown, different ways it's used, and why it's such an important crop! Full-color photos and easy-to-read text help readers understand the basic concepts of agriculture.

Corn is an essential crop. It is a staple of many diets and cuisines. But there's more to corn than when it's on the cob. Young readers can learn about ears of corn, different ways corn is used, and why it's such an important crop! Full-color photos and easy-to-read text help readers understand the basic concepts of agriculture. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away." More than just a snack, apples are used for many familiar foodstuffs. Through simple text and vivid photos, young readers will learn all about apples and the importance they have as a crop. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.