When Tom’s feeling bored, he runs off to play. A magical butterfly shows him the way To a world of adventures not far from his door. The garden’s a jungle – so much to explore!
National Book Award finalist Elizabeth Partridge reveals the life and work of Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of Central Park, the United States Capitol building's landscape, and more. Nobody could get Frederick Law Olmsted to sit still. He was filled with energy, adventure, and dreams of changing the world. As a boy, he found refuge in the peace and calm of nature, and later as an adult, he dreamed of designing and creating access to parks for a growing and changing America. When New York...
Beneath the Twin Towers, a pear tree once stood.It still grows there today.This is its story.One September day, the perfect blue sky exploded. Dust billowed. Buildings crumbled. And underneath it all, a tree sprouted green leaves in its distress. Pulled from the wreckage, the tree saw many seasons pass as it slowly recovered far away from home. Until one day, forever scarred and forever stronger, it was replanted at the 9/11 Memorial.This story of the real Survivor Tree uses nature's cycle of co...
This title introduces readers to the steps involved in planting a seedling and encourages them to try growing a plant. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.
Granny Pip Grows Fruit (Follow My Food, #4)
by Deborah Chancellor
Being able to buy fruit is something we take for granted, but what if we had to grow our own? A little girl helps Granny Pip as she plants fruit bushes, feeds them with fertiliser, prunes and then harvests. Growing fruit is hard work, but eating it is delicious! The fourth title in the Follow My Food series about where our food comes from and how it's produced, with themes of sustainability and animal welfare.
ג'יימס וה קקי של ארנב מעופף (Hebrew) James And The Flying Rabbit Poop
by Marcy Schaaf
At a time when people are taking an interest in the provenance of their food and are keen to make their weekly budget go further, there has been a rise in the number of vegetable patches. So there has never been a better time to teach kids about the benefits of growing and cooking with their own fruit and vegetables. Grow It, Cook it with Kids is a beautifully photographed guide aimed at getting children into the garden, sowing seeds, looking after their plants, and showing them how and when to...
Explore all the incredible colours in the natural world! Why is the sky blue? What makes the grass green? Why is purple so rare in nature? With fascinating and rarely heard facts on wildlife, gemstones, sea life and more, I Can See Nature's Rainbow is a visual feast for both young and old. Bold, beautiful art covering ten colours of the vibrant natural world Learn all about colour in nature, from pigment...
Maker Models: Biosphere and Mini-garden (Maker Models)
by Anna Claybourne
Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create!Get ready to build your very own biosphere or mini-garden! From fountains to greenhouses grounds and grass art, the step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model biosphere needs. Every project has been designed to work using things you can find lying around at home, like disposable containers and packaging, and basic art and craft equipment. Why not check out...
So begins this lyrical tribute to the bugs, bees, and birds that make the garden such a busy place. With each turned page, more visitors appear, and all the while the “surprise”—a chrysalis—changes unnoticed until, on the last page, a butterfly emerges and flies away across the garden’s well-tended borders. Back-of-book notes about the natural histories of the garden’s denizens complete this lovely and lively portrait of backyard nature, which is also a gentle meditation on the rewards of paying...
An interactive, illustrated guide perfect for any burgeoning plant lover!Research shows plants can keep us (and our living spaces) happier and healthier. This illustrated guide breaks down everything from basic light and water needs to soil and temperature requirements for over fifty plants, and will help you find the right plant(s) for your personality, regardless of where you live or how much space you have. With an expansive glossary of plant terms, you'll be speaking like a horticulture pro...
Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books! This cheerful and informative Hello, World! board book teaches toddlers all about gardens—with easy-to-understand facts about how plants grow and how gardening puts food on our tables. Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ("Roots spread into the soil below, and then a shoot pushes up out of the earth") and featuring bright, cheerfu...
Former MasterChef Australia contestant Fiona Inglis is passionate about food, whether she's growing, cooking or eating it. As a primary school teacher working within the framework of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program, Fiona is also passionate about sharing her enthusiasm, knowledge and skills with her students and with children everywhere. This beautifully photographed and illustrated book, with more than 70 easy-to-follow recipes, is aimed for 8 to 13-year olds, their parents and a...
Fill your plate with fresh, self-sustained produce that comes straight from your garden. Step-by-step planting, care and harvesting tips give the beginning gardener a good basic understanding of the growing process. Over 30 delicious recipes made with basil, carrots, green beans, leaf lettuce, potatoes, and tomatoes, complete with step-by-step photos, bring your homegrown foods to the table to share with others. Incorporating unique flavors and easy-to-grow veggies, these simple recipes will hav...
The second book from the powerhouse duo behind Betsy Buglove Saves the Bees. Betsy Buglove is back! After a buzzy bee-saving adventure, Betsy and her best friend Stan are keeping a close eye on their insect friends ... and it's not long before the butterflies need their help. Oh no! With the help of Betsy's magic magnifying glass, can they rescue their fluttering friends? A wonderfully written story by Catherine Jacob...
From asters and daisies to roses and sunflowers, An ABC of Flowers is a colourful feast for the eyes that will have little hands eager to grab. Filled with gorgeous photo illustrations, bold colours, and clever line art featuring a miniature-sized girl named Amelie, toddlers will laugh and be mezmerised by the book’s vibrant pages. Perfect for the youngest readers learning their ABC’s!
How the Garden Grows (How the Garden Grows)
by Americkim Creations
El Libro de las flores y los árboles (Our World in Pictures: Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds) (DK Our World in Pictures)
Emprende un emocionante viaje por las maravillas del reino de las plantas a través de más de 1000 imágenes y aprende un montón de datos fascinantes. ¿Qué plantas comen insectos? ¿Cómo almacenan agua los cáctus? ¿Qué flor se parece a una abeja? ¿Dónde está el árbol más alto del mundo? Los niños encontrarán las respuestas a estas y muchas más preguntas sobre la naturaleza en El libro de las flores y los árboles, ¡un increíble recorrido por el misterioso mundo de los árboles, las flores, las hoja...
“This fun and inspiring season-by-season description of a school gardening project could encourage others to repeat this extraordinary experience.” — School Library Journal Cuando supe que había escuelas que tenían huertos, sentí curiosidad. Así que fui a visitar algunas escuelas en Santa Fe, Nuevo México, donde vivo, pero cuando llegué a la Escuela Elemental Acequia Madre, no tuve necesidad de visitar otras escuelas. Bajo la supervisión de maestros, padres y voluntarios, los alumnos, desde el...