An alphabetical tour of the world of fruits and vegetables, from apricot and artichoke to yam and zucchini.

"A diet rich in vegetables is one of the best ways to prevent disease, maintain a healthy weight, and keep all the body's systems functioning well. Nonetheless, veggies are often met with a resounding 'Yuck!' For many people, that's because they haven't found the kinds of vegetables they like or learned to cook them well. Readers will learn about many different vegetables and the health benefits of eating a variety every day. Cooking tips, facts boxes,...

"Simple text and illustrations present MyPlate and the vegetable group, the foods in this group, and examples of healthy eating choices"--

For beginners and green-thumbed foodies, this unusually all-inclusive garden-to-kitchen cookbook is part lesson in gardening and part collection of healthy, delicious, kid-friendly recipes.

Offers easy-to-follow vegetable side dish recipes and provides information on equipment needed, cooking techniques, safety, and special ingredients.

Explains the nutrition content and benefits of vegetables.

Provides a basic introduction to common vegetables and explains how they are grown, what to eat them with, and why they are good for health.

"From grapes to beets and oatmeal to cashews, this reference book highlights and explains the benefits of 25 fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains, each grouped into color categories and presented with the mind and body benefits they offer. Carefully crafted one-sentence explanations from author Toni Buzzeo provide the perfect amount of information for the preschool audience, and illustrator Serge Bloch's charming and humorous art make this an entertaining...

El texto y las ilustraciones les introducen a los niños una gran variedad de frutas y vegetales. Text and illustrations introduce young children to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.