Seeds in Soil : Planting a Garden and Finding Your Roots (Paperback)

Take learning outdoors and empower young readers to plant their own gardens while digging deeper into related science and history lessons in this "soil to supper" book designed for kids and adults to use together. 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. Seeds in Soil includes all the details to start planting and growing, whether working with a whole yard, a community or school garden, or just a balcony.

Chapters feature advice for selecting the seeds and tools to get started; ideas for planning and being creative in the garden; and tips for harvesting, storing, and cooking with fresh produce. Written by a second-grade teacher, the book includes 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.

Author: Susan Apps-Bodilly
Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society Press
Published: 05/10/2022
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
ISBN: 9780870209857
Audience: Ages 9-12