The Life and Times of the Peanut

Zusatztext "As substantial and satisfying as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich." —Booklist, starred review Booklist, ALA "Spread this one around." —Bulletin The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Outstanding." —School Library Journal School Library Journal Informationen zum Autor Charles Micucci’s other books with Houghton Mifflin include The Life and Times of the Honeybee and The Life and Times of the Peanut. He lives in New York City. Klappentext What are peanuts - are they peas or are they nuts? Do they grow above or below ground? Who invented peanut butter? In the same spirit as his award-winning Life and Times of the Honeybee, Charles Micucci explores one of America's most favorite and enigmatic snack foods. This fascinating picture book, with its concise, detailed text and abundant illustrations, ranging from the humorous to the scientific, offers a spirited introduction to the life cycle, many uses, and historical influences of the peanut. Micucci's rare gift for making any subject engaging and accessible is again revealed in this truly witty, rich salute to the peanut. Zusammenfassung What are peanuts - are they peas or are they nuts? Do they grow above or below ground? Who invented peanut butter? In the same spirit as his award-winning Life and Times of the Honeybee, Charles Micucci explores one of America's most favorite and enigmatic snack foods. This fascinating picture book, with its concise, detailed text and abundant illustrations, ranging from the humorous to the scientific, offers a spirited introduction to the life cycle, many uses, and historical influences of the peanut. Micucci's rare gift for making any subject engaging and accessible is again revealed in this truly witty, rich salute to the peanut.

Product details

• Authors: Charles Micucci
• Assisted by: Charles Micucci (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.03.2000
• EAN: 9780618033140
• ISBN: 978-0-618-03314-0
• No. of pages: 31
• Dimensions: 235 mm x 229 mm x 6 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning > Learning; Guides > Nature > Nature guide; JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / Fossils, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Animals / Birds, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / Zoology, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / Flowers & Plants, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Animals / Horses, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Animals / Mammals, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Animals / Farm Animals