food crops

Describes some of the different crops that are grown in the United States and how they are raised.

Simple text and photographs show how some fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts grow and are harvested.

Simple text and photographs show how some fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts grow and are harvested.

Looks at the different types of food people farm and eat with maps illustrating where in the world they are found.

Surveys the many uses of plants, including nutrition, fuel, building, gardening, and medicine.

Presents a collection of recipes from over 120 countries and briefly discusses the culture and culinary habits of each country.

Provides an introduction to food production and explains how farming techniques are improving to meet these demands.

Informative text, color photos, and instructions for several experiments teach about the ways the world is fed, covering farming methods, water supply, and agricultural research. Also profiles a day in the lives of a nutritionist, an entomologist, a fisheries biologist, a dairy farm manager, and an agricultural adviser.