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Grow your own snack

By John Malam

How do tiny seedlings become tall plants—and turn into a crunchy surprise?

practical · informative · colourful · hands-on

Genres

Non-fiction Nature Food/Drink

What is Grow your own snack about?

Discover how broad beans grow, from planting tiny seedlings to caring for tall, leafy plants. Clear instructions and colourful photographs explain how to water, weed and support the plants as they develop. Young gardeners can also learn about pollination and what happens before the beans are ready to pick. Once harvested, the beans are turned into a tasty, crunchy snack using a simple recipe. With practical advice, useful facts, a glossary and an index, this book makes growing and cooking easy to explore.

About the author

John Malam is a British author who loves writing books about history, ancient civilisations, and amazing discoveries. He has written many exciting non-fiction books for children, including titles about Ancient Egypt, the Romans, and the world of dinosaurs. John enjoys helping curious readers explore the past and learn new facts about our world.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2013

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