Cool as a Cucumber, Hot as a Pepper: Fruit Vegetables

by Meredith Sayles Hughes

Discusses the history and uses of plants that are normally thought of as vegetables but share some of the traits of fruits, such as tomatoes, avocados, squash, and peppers. Includes recipes. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822528320
• ISBN13: 9780822528326
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Lerner Publications
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.9" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7

Customer Reviews

Cool as a Cucumber, Hot as a Pepper: Fruit Vegetables

Full of interesting facts & stories, richly illustrated & photographed, historically & geographically relevant (helping urban children understand the origins of the plant foods we buy & eat from convenience or grocery stores; documenting the farmers, workers, travellers & scientists who helped collect & distribute popular food plants, etc.), nutritional facts, recipes & activities are also included in the mix. Overall text, photos & illustrations are colourful, interesting & educational for readers of all ages.