"Seeds in Soil takes learning outdoors, empowering young readers to plant their own gardens while digging deeper into related science and history lessons. Packed with hands-on activities, fun projects, and fresh recipes, this colorful gardening guide provides opportunities for kids to observe, explore, and ask questions while engaging their natural curiosity about nature. A "soil to supper" book for kids and adults to use together, it includes all the details to get started planting and growing, whether working with a whole yard, a community or school garden, or just a balcony. Chapters include advice for selecting the seeds and tools to get started; ideas for planning and being creative in the garden; tips for harvesting, storing, and cooking with fresh produce; engaging lessons about the science of climate, soil, and pollinators; and connections to history through the stories of First Nations and immigrant gardeners. Told through the author's family stories and experience, Seeds in Soil will get kids having fun in the garden while digging, planting, growing, and finding their roots"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.