Alix Wood has written over 200 children's non-fiction titles. With a degree in Early Years Education, and a design background, creating engaging books is her dream job.
Interest Age:
5
Reading Age:
5
Category:
Science Understanding
Strand:
Earth And Space Science
Can you really grow strawberry jam? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to grow a small crop of strawberries: from planting runners to harvesting their fruit. Then readers will follow a recipe to make delicious jam. The book is packed with plant life-cycle information and shows how strawberries can be grown in a container or small garden, but also includes information about how strawberries are grown commercially on farms. Get muddy and sticky with some fun and fact-packed, hands-on science.