Glossy red peppers, lush leafy greens, plump orange pumpkins and delectable little peas— vegetables come in many shapes, sizes and colors. Enjoy a wealth of information about a variety of vegetables, from how they are planted to how they get to stores. Written and illustrated by Gail Gibbons. Holiday House, 2008. $17.95, grades K-6. ISBN 978-0-8234-2153-4

Trees come alive with the collages of vibrant colors and cut paper. This beautifully illustrated book reveals the importance of trees in daily life and includes tree facts and a diagram illustrating the basic parts of a tree. Written and illustrated by Dar Hosta. Brown Dog Books, 2007. $17.95, grades PreK-3. ISBN 978-0-9721967-3-4

When a pioneer family moves west, the mother misses home so much that she cannot even name the new baby until her daughter thinks of the right thing to cheer her up. Written by Deborah Hopkinson and illustrated by Bethanne Anderson. HarperCollins, 2004. $16.89, grades K-6. ISBN 978-0-06-009089-0

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