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From high school students to high-rise dwellers, people-including Michelle Obama-are discovering innovative ways to grow fresh, healthy, and delicious fruit and vegetables at home, in community gardens, and at school. This brisk, informative overview explains how farming in the city is not only fun, but also important for the planet. There are many ways to farm in the city: a Detroit high school program teaches students to grow food and raise chickens;...
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Eleven-year-old June is determined to beat her anxiety and become the lion she knows she is, instead of the mouse everyone sees, and with the help of Homer Juarez, the poetry-reciting soccer star, she starts a secret library garden and hatches a plan to make her dreams come true.
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You probably know that gardening is a great way to get in touch with nature. Did you know that is also a great way to sharpen your real world math skills? Whether you're measuring plant growth or figuring out where to plant each kind of flower or vegetable, gardening can be both fun and challenging.
7) Seed
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Life is tough at home for Marty, but his eccentric grandad has a plan up his sleeve to give him hope that involves wishes, a pumpkin, and a trip all the way from England to Paris.
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Vanderbeekers volume 2
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"When catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbors, the Vanderbeeker children set out to build the best, most magical healing garden in Harlem--in spite of a locked fence, thistles and trash, and the conflicting plans of a wealthy real estate developer"--
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Anna Wang books volume Prequel
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"Follows perceptive, astute Anna as she strives to grow a perfect garden -- only to realize that the garden she grows with her new friend is more than good enough, weeds and all"--
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Nina Soni volume 3
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During Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Nina dreams up a garden-related business but soon learns about all the responsibilities that come with such an effort.
12) Composting
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Composting is a way to speed up the natural process of decomposition and return organic materials to the soil. Instead of throwing away organic waste, items such as fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, coffee grounds, and yard trimmings can be composted. The result is a dark, crumbly material that can be used to improve the soil and beautify gardens, parks, and lawns. This interesting and practical guide explains how composting works and how to...
13) Garden Math
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Math is everywhere in the garden! See what's growing inside this book-and how we need math to finish the job! You'll need your math smarts to help measure a garden's perimeter and area, calculate how many flowers will fit in a plot, predict vegetable growth and harvest dates, and more. It all adds up to a lot of fun!
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What must be considered when designing the perfect backyard? In order to understand the ways you can fit everything into a yard, you must understand perimeter and area. Lawns, plants, patios, and swimming pools come in all sizes and shapes. A landscape designer uses perimeter and area to plan the perfect outdoor space. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text,...
16) Florist
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"This book provides a peek into the career of a florist. It covers the history behind the career, the process behind their floral creations, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table...
17) Eating organic
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"Eating Organic helps readers trace the history of organic eating, explore the science behind it, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions."--Publisher's website.
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In this book, students see the scientific method at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of food, health, and the transfer of energy. The scientific method pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary...
19) Urban farming
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"Urban Farming helps readers trace the history of farming in urban areas, understand why we do it, explore the science behind it, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions."--
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