"Much of our food comes from seeds. But where do our seeds come from? And where are they going? For much of human history, farmers saved their own seed stocks to ensure a good harvest from year to year. In the mid-twentieth century, governments became involved in seed saving, creating massive seed libraries cataloguing thousands of varieties. This biodiversity has come under attack in recent decades, as corporations have replaced heirloom varieties...

Introduces the life cycle of plants, describing how a plant is grown from a seed, sprouts roots and leaves, and eventually forms a mature plant or flower which contains new seeds.

Demonstrates how healthy eating can be both fun and appetizing, while sharing engaging facts about seeds and providing an additional section on how to help nut-sensitive friends stay safe.

"Simple text and photographs explain the basic science behind seeds, in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the plant cycle, how seeds grow, ways they travel, and what it takes for a seed to become a plant.

"This authoritative guide brings together the experience of experts in the field who have found, through careful trialing, how to reliably maximize seed quality and yield for more than 100 crop plants. Clear information on such critical issues as pollination, isolation distances, cultivation, harvest, storage, and pests and diseases is provided. The Manual of Seed Saving is an essential reference for all food producers from vegetable growers to small-scale...

Not sure what to expect after planting a handful of mysterious seeds, two children are delighted when a vine grows from the ground carrying a great white bear wearing a top hat who immediately begins to perform incredible feats of magic all day long for their personal amusement.

"Little Seed has a very big wish: figure out how to hug the whole world. So with a loving nudge from Mama Earth, Little Seed sets out on an adventure to meet and learn different ways to hug and love each new friend. But how do you hug a panda who's as soft as a cloud? And how do you hug a whale who's as big as a mountain?"--