"Pumpkins can be baked into pies. Their seeds can be toasted for a snack. From tall and round to short and squat, these fruits come in all shapes and sizes. Learn how pumpkins grow, where to pick them, and how to eat them!"--Back cover.

Describes all that is involved in growing apples--covering planting, pollination, harvesting, different varieties, and more.

Store employee Mark gives a guided tour of a supermarket, where he explains such things as which are the most popular foods, why some foods must be kept frozen, and how groceries should be packed in bags. Includes an activity and other learning resources.

Aquarium worker Ming gives a guided tour of the Blue Harbor Aquarium, where she explains such things as what kinds of jobs people have there, what kinds of fish and animals live there, and how food is prepared for aquarium dwellers. Includes an activity and other learning resources.

Doctor Hart gives a guided tour of her veterinary clinic, where she explains such things as what equipment she uses, how she calms animals down, and some of the different problems she treats.

"Introduce young readers to chocolate: how cacao grows, what a cacao farm looks like, and how cacao becomes chocolate. Simple recipes invite readers to work with this common treat."--

"Carrots have a mild, sweet flavor, making them popular to eat. Inspire food literacy with photos and text that show how carrots grow, how to roast them, and how to grow carrot tops"--

Do you like sweet or tart apples? Visit a farm to discover how apples grow, what the different types of apples are, and how they taste. Make some delicious applesauce, and discover how to find the star inside every apple. Includes a recipe for applesauce and ideas for an apple tasting party.

Museum guide Maria gives a tour of the science museum explaining the various collections and exhibits that are found there and the ways in which science museums differ from other museums. Includes instructions for creating a museum exhibit and other resources.

"Eggs are a delicious, nutritious, and versatile! Introduce young readers to the chickens and their farmers, learn to cook a simple egg and toast dish, then make plant pots from the shells"--