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You Can Grow Your Own Food
SKU
002876
ISBN
9780008372699
Grade 2-6
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Description
This handy guide for children gives them tools to grow their own food by offering lots of useful information. Learning things like what makes a good garden, the structure of plants, why pests are good, and when to feed plants help kids become confident in gardening. Creative activities such as growing your own pizza or herb garden along with other food, making “boot” plants and pebble plant labels are just some of the hands-on projects. There is even a section on how to make your own compost! Interesting facts and charts to record your gardening progress are also included. What a fun resource for young kids to begin learning about plants and gardening!
Publisher's Description of You Can Grow Your Own Food
Get muddy, get green fingers and get growing! Always wondered if you could make things grow? This book is what you need to get great at gardening in no time at all. It's easy to understand and tells you exactly what you need to know step-by-step. It offers easy-peasy tips on how to grow all kinds of fruit, vegetables and herbs outside and indoors; has plenty of space to scribble—make notes, keep track of what you have planted and make the book your own; and is packed with fun gardening projects guaranteed to get your hands dirty!
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Collins |
| Grades: | 2-6 |
| ISBN: | 9780008372699 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.875 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.5 |
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