This book is an introduction to cereals. It describes what cereals are, where they grow, what they are for, and the variety of cereals around the world in different environments. It also introduces germination and the start of plant growth, and how plants make food. Following a look at the variety of food we get from cereals the book shows readers how to grow their own cereals. The book includes cereal fact boxes that highlight additional information, and a glossary and index. It is illustrated with full colour photos throughout.

 

This book is part of a book series called See How Plants Grow .

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Hachette Children's Group .

Nicola Edwards is an experienced author and editor of non-fiction books for children.

This book has the following chapters: What are cereals? Where do cereals grow? Cereals around the world What's in a grain? Planting seeds The growing plant Flowers and seeds Harvesting cereals How do we use cereals Grow your own cereals