Seed, Soil, Sun

Seed, Soil, Sun. With these simple ingredients, nature creates our food. Once again, noted author Cris Peterson brings both wonder and clarity to the subject of agriculture, celebrating the cycle of growth, harvest, and renewal. Using the corn plant as an example, she takes the reader through the story of germination and growth of a tiny corn seed into a giant plant reaching high into the air, with roots extending over six feet into the ground. This American Farm Bureau Foundation's Agriculture Book of the Year also discusses the make-up of soil and the amazing creatures who live there—from microscopic one-celled bacteria to moles, amoebas, and earthworms. David Lundquist's stunning photographs bring an immediacy and vibrancy to the seemingly miraculous process."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 ConnectionCris Peterson is the author of ten books for children, and has been honored by dairy and agricultural organizations across the United States. 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 Machinesand Clarabelle: Making Milk and So Much More. His work has won numerous national awards and international recognition. Mr. Lundquist lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.