Children's Nonfiction Gardening
The Jumbo Book of Gardening
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2000
- Category
- Gardening
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550746907
- Publish Date
- Feb 2000
- List Price
- $16.95
Classroom Resources
Where to buy it
Description
Everything the beginning gardener needs to know about creating wonderful organic gardens in the backyard, on a balcony or in the schoolyard can be found in this comprehensive and easy-to-follow Jumbo Book. Green-thumb tips, plant checklists and step-by-step instructions on how to grow everything from tulips to tomatoes make this a practical and fun resource. Kids will learn how to give their gardens a boost the natural way -- without chemical pesticides or herbicides.
About the authors
Jane Kurisu is an illustrator whose books include The Sleepover Book and The Jumbo Book of Gardening. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Awards
- Winner, Our Choice, Canadian Children’s Book Centre
- Winner, Parents’ Choice Recommended
- Winner, Smithsonian’s Notable Books for Children
- Winner, Parents’ Guide to Children’s Media Award
Editorial Reviews
It’s pretty much all here ... a no-nonsense writing style and really fun illustrations.
An exceptional resource.
This information-packed book has something for everyone, child or adult — Directions are clear ... The sketches are meticulously executed.
