Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.

An introduction to the apple-growing process.

Describes how apples grow, from a shoot to a mature tree that produces apples in an apple orchard.

Follows the development of an apple from seed to harvest.

"Grab the wagon, it's a bright autumn day and the trees are full of ripe, red apples! There's an apple festival underway at the farm and lots of work to do making cider. This visit finishes with a cider doughnut and a cup of freshly pressed cider. DELICIOUS! Told in crisp, action-driven thymes from a young child's point of view, From Apple Trees to Cider, Please! is a realistic account of how apple cider is pressed, flavored with the charm and vigor...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. More than just a snack, apples are used for many familiar foodstuffs. Through simple text and vivid photos, young readers will learn all about apples and the importance they have as a crop. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.

Describes life on an apple farm, including harvesting the fruit, self-picking, and bringing the apples to market.