Offers tips and techniques for urban gardening and discusses how it affects the food we eat.

Stand Up for Caring in the Growing Character series teaches young readers about the value of being caring and compassionate. This book is intended to help build a foundation for students to develop into morally responsible, compassionate citizens and, with examples, show them how to make the choices that will let them grow into people of character. All books in the 21st Century Skills Junior library encourage readers to think critically and creatively,...

"A young girl wants to grow her own pie, learns where the many ingredients come from, and grows a fruit tree. Includes kid-friendly apple pie recipe"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes apple trees and how they grow, and suggests ways to enjoy eating apples"--Provided by publisher.

Benny learns many things during the first year of his life. Includes nonfiction information about infant development.

Jasmine and Jackson celebrate the year they are two by learning to do new things and showing their independence. Includes nonfiction information about two-year-olds and twins.

Original photographs illustrate the stages of a bean's development.