Seed, Soil, Sun - by Cris Peterson (Paperback)

About the Book

Introduces the subject of agriculture, discussing how plants germinate, grow and produce food, and the composition of soil and the creatures who live in it.

Book Synopsis

Seed. Soil. Sun. With these simple ingredients, nature creates our food. Noted author Cris Peterson brings both wonder and clarity to the subject of agriculture, celebrating the cycle of growth, harvest, and renewal in this American Farm Bureau Foundation's Agriculture Book of the Year.

Review Quotes

"A sturdy addition for its graceful language and cheery pictures." --Kirkus Reviews

"A standout in a widely covered field." --School Library Journal

"A wonderful resource for science classes studying plants or farms of food, this volume makes the cycle of growth readily understandable. Bibliography." --Library Media Connection

About the Author

Cris Peterson is the author of ten books for children and has been honored by dairy and agricultural organizations across the U.S. She was named National Dairy Woman of the Year at the World Dairy Expo in 2004. Ms. Peterson and her family run a dairy farm in Grantsburg, Wisconsin.

David Lundquist is the photographer of Fantastic Farm Machines and Clarabelle: Making Milk and So Much More. His work has won numerous national awards and international recognition. Mr. Lundquist lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.