by Meredith Sayles Hughes and Tom Hughes (1998)
Relates the history and describes the use and production of such roots and tubers as potatoes, yams, cassava, carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and parsnips. Includes recipes.
Ada and Frank Graham, Jr
Describes the extraordinary changes in America's largest industry, food marketing, and how these changes have affected the growing, harvesting, packaging, preserving, and selling of food and the speed with which items now become available to the consumer.
Angela Royston
This title gives children information about the importance of good eating and how to balance their diet to achieve this. The cover is comprehensive and discusses things such as: what foods we need for what, what vitamins and minerals are and why we need water, etc.
Alex Woolf
An exciting series that looks in colourful close-up at the way animals attack their prey and defend themselves against predators. Spectacular photographs and snack on this panels of tasty information make the books excellent for reluctant readers. Ages 7+.
Ronne Randall
Discusses the nutritional value of various kinds of foods and the importance of a balanced and healthy diet. Suggested level: junior, primary.