Librarian, The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY Written and illustrated by Michaela Goade This book brings together exceptionally beautiful illustrations and a lovely sense of wonder for the great outdoors. Follow a young girl and her grandmother as

Corn can be a grain or a vegetable, and we use it in lots of different ways: We dry it to make hominy and pozole; we grind it to make cornmeal, grits, masa harina, and polenta; we use that cornmeal to make porridge, tortillas, chips, tamales, and cor

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The transformation of a seed into one of our most popular snacks—in the blink of an eye—is a remarkable process that hides a lot of interesting science. Whereas the kernel is hard, the popcorn is light, crunchy, and delightfully fluffy. Like most see

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 10 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 2 SERVINGS Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring spoonsDinner knife ¼ cup nut butter, sunflower butter, or sesame tahini4 slices whole-wheat or multigrain bread, to

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS Large potTongsServing plate 4 ears fresh corn, shucked (see page 5) 1. Fill the pot halfway with water and put it on the stove. Turn the heat to high and bring the

FROM PAGE 33 1. Banku = F2. Canjica = A3. Cou-cou = J4. Ginataang mais = D5. Grits = I6. Ogi = B7. Polenta = C8. Pozole = G9. Ugali = H10. Xarém = E Answer: A blueberry FROM PAGE 42 Answer: Corn and Black Bean Salad FROM PAGE 41 FROM PAGE 24 Numbers

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 40 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed) or kitchen scissorsMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsBox grater8 x 8-inch baking pan ordeep 9-inch pie plateLarge bowlWhisk or f

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APPLE BANANA CANTALOUPE CHERRY GRAPE GRAPEFRUIT KIWI LEMON MANGO NECTARINE ORANGE PAPAYA PEACH PEAR PINEAPPLE PLUM STRAWBERRY TANGERINE WATERMELON ■

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Can openerMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsMedium bowl 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels1 (15-ounce) can black beans, d

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring cupsLarge bowlLarge spoon 5–6 cups fresh fruit, peeled, pitted and/or cored, and cut into bite-size pieces, as need

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 10 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 6 SERVINGS Measuring spoonsMeasuring cupsLarge, heavy pot with lidPot holdersLarge serving bowl 2 tablespoon vegetable, olive, or coconut oil⅓ cup popcorn kernelsSalt and seas

We found 9 changes in the picture on the right. Can you find them all? Solution on page 45. ■

❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 8 SERVINGS Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsMedium bowlFork8-x 8-inch baking pan or 9-inch pie plateLarge spoonHeatproof spatulaPot holders For the topping: ⅔ cup whole-wheat flour⅓ cup cornm

(Feel free to substitute ¼ teaspoon garlic powder for the fresh garlic in each recipe)

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsLarge bowlLarge spoon 2 heaping cups cubed watermelon1 cup crumbled feta cheese2 tablespoons ch

If you could only eat one kind of fruit, what would you pick? Why do you think fruit grows in so many bright colors? Is your favorite fruit flavor tart, sweet, or a combination? ■

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 45 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 3 SERVINGS Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)or kitchen scissorsMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsGrater or zesterMedium bowlLarge spoonLarge ovenproof skillet orbakin

Cooking delicious, nourishing food is obviously great for your taste buds and body. But did you know that it can improve your emotional well-being too? In fact, cooking can be so beneficial to your mental health that some doctors recommend cooking cl

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS Measuring cupsHeatproof pitcher (or another heatproof container, such as a 1-quart mason jar)Fork4 glasses 2 decaffeinated black tea bags1 mint tea bag4 cups just-b

“Tutti Frutti” is the name of a song that Little Richard made famous in 1955. In Italian, it means all the fruits. WASH your hands with soap and water and dry them. CLEAN the countertop. GATHER all your kitchen gear and ingredients and put them on th

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring spoonsLarge bowlLarge spoon 2 ripe peaches, pitted and diced1 English cucumber (the kind that comes wrapped in plas

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME:15 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 2 SERVINGS Cutting boardDinner knife (for slicing banana)Measuring cupsBlender (adult needed)2 glasses 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries½ ripe banana, peeled and sliced, frozen

At the top of each recipe, you’ll find a key. Here’s how to read it: ❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR ❚ MAKES: 6 SERVINGS “Yes” means you need an adult to help you. “No” means you can do it by yourself. Always get help fr