An alphabetical tour of the world of fruits and vegetables, from apricot and artichoke to yam and zucchini.

"Olivia searches the farmers market for something that will fill her basket. The apple is too small, and the zucchini is too long. What will fit just right? Engages young children in the math of spatial sense."--

Describes the different types of vegetables and explains where they come from and how they end up in the grocery store.

For beginners and green-thumbed foodies, this unusually all-inclusive garden-to-kitchen cookbook is part lesson in gardening and part collection of healthy, delicious, kid-friendly recipes.

"Engage readers with a story of making a pizza from item items grown in your very own garden. Readers are introduced to planting, watering, and harvesting different ingredients that will make a pizza great" --

"A is for applesauce, B is for bananas, and so on, in this rhyming introduction to fruits and vegetables, with recipes, food facts, and literature links appended"--T.p. verso.

"A diet rich in vegetables is one of the best ways to prevent disease, maintain a healthy weight, and keep all the body's systems functioning well. Nonetheless, veggies are often met with a resounding 'Yuck!' For many people, that's because they haven't found the kinds of vegetables they like or learned to cook them well. Readers will learn about many different vegetables and the health benefits of eating a variety every day. Cooking tips, facts boxes,...

Introduces readers to fruits and vegetables and how to include them in a healthy diet.