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Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom

Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix

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Print Gail Gibbons

The Fruits We Eat

This book teaches accurate science about fruits and the production of fruits. It is a book of facts, examples, and illustrations. Facts taught include: How fruits are included in a healthy diet, different ways fruits are eaten, types of plants that grow fruit (tree, bush, vine, etc.), parts of a fruit, colors of fruit, and sweet fruits vs. tart fruits. The illustrations are very detailed and include many diagrams.

Author
Gail Gibbons
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