plants, edible

Looks at where food comes from, and describes the edible parts of various plants, including fruits, vegetables, spices, and grains.

Contains photographs and facts about how different crops grow, how they are harvested, and how they are used.

Describes the anatomy of some common food plants and gives directions for 25 simple demonstrations and experiments illustrating the functions of some plant parts, especially those used for food.

Introduces some of the seeds, leaves, roots, and fruit of plants that can be used as food by man and animals.

Discusses the development of the most common food plants, and their changing uses. Includes simple directions for growing some of the plants at home.

Examines a variety of food products that are derived from plants and teaches readers to make sun-dried tomatoes with a hands-on-activity.

Contains photographs and brief descriptions of some of the world's most unique foods, including caviar, squid, ostrich eggs, and others.