Anna’s Corn by Barbara Santucci (2002)
Anna is reluctant to plant the kernels of corn her grandpa has left her upon his death, until she realizes that the act will help her remember the times they listened to the music of the corn together.
California Academy of Sciences: Knee-Deep in Green Peppers
Students use green peppers as a concrete example of high reproductive potential. By participating in this activity, students will come to understand that organisms often produce more offspring than their environment can support, which leads to natural selection and population evolution.
Squash & Pumpkin: #SquashGoals by G.G. McQueen (2025)
Wiggling Worms at Work: A Hands-On Science Book About How Worms Help the Environment for Kids by Wendy Pfeffer (2003)
Crawling through the dirt, worms are hard at work. Worms help the fruit and vegetables we eat by loosening the soil and feeding the plants. Read and find out about these wiggling wonders!
Harriet’s Hungry Worms by Samantha Smith (2023)
Harriet’s nine-hundred-and-eighty-three hungry worms live in a shady corner of her backyard in a big, green box. They spend their days munching on anything from Aunt Tilda’s herbal teabags to the sports pages of Uncle Sam’s paper. Harriet watches and waits, eventually deciding the worms are ‘so BORING.’ Until one day, the worms leave Harriet a big … Continued
Messy McFarlen’s Tomato Garden by Barry Brandon Waldo & Scott Diagre (2025)
Nobody believes Messy McFarlen can grow anything worthwhile—especially not his neighbor Pristina Purrfect and her cat, Sour Puss. But with his muddy pup, a pocket full of tomato seeds, and a whole lot of heart, Messy is about to sprout something magical—and prove that the most unlikely gardener can grow the most amazing garden of all.
I LOVE Blueberries! by Shannon Anderson (2025)
Jolie LOVES blueberries and is determined to grow her own using hydroponics with her new friend Margot. With the help of Jolie’s faithful rabbit, Munchy, and Margot’s dog, Pip, plans are underway to bring the whole class together to convince the community to help them set up a hydroponics growing station in their classroom. Filled with … Continued
Life on a Cattle Farm by Judy Wolfman (2001)
A boy describes what makes working and playing on his cattle farm so much fun, and explains the difference between a bull and a steer and how calves are born.
A Bean’s Life Cycle by Mary R. Dunn (2017)
The process of a new life starting is fascinating! Watch a bean grow from a seed to a plant. Young readers will learn about the stages in a bean’s life. From the seed germinating to the bean pods that are picked for eating. The life cycle of a bean is beautiful to see!
Mushrooms: A Kids’ Guide. Fascinating Facts, Look & Learn by Tomasz Dabrowski (2023)
Dive into a magical world of colorful fungi and fascinating facts designed just for kids. Explore the enchanted kingdom of mushrooms and learn the secrets of the forest.