Status
Available
Call number
Publication
HarperCollins
Pages
116
Description
Introduces the history, effects, and current uses of the potato in the world marketplace.
Description
A look at the potato's influence on the civilizations of the world discusses its impact on the empire of the Incas, the history of Ireland, its use during wars, and its current use in the fight against world hunger.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
116 p.; 8.25 inches
ISBN
0060208066 / 9780060208066
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LibraryThing member amandacb
Starting with the Incas, the potato went on to become one of the most important vegetables in the world. Meltzer traces the history and importance of the potato, and how it applies to today’s society. This text-heavy book includes a scattering of photographs and images, and would be appropriate
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for an older elementary reader. Show Less
LibraryThing member marifab64
I liked the illustrations in this book. They were all unique and were drawn in only black and white. It's a good research and history book. it mentioned many different cultures who all shared a common food.
LibraryThing member SuPendleton
Great nonfiction read to share with students 3rd grade and up. The information is presented in a way that grabs the readers' interest. Who knew the history of the potato could be so fascinating? It was a great companion book to our study of the Inca.
LibraryThing member kdufrene
The book consists the history of the potato, farming, and ways to cook a potato. I would read this book to a class while being on the topic of agriculture and farming. I did an activity in my children's literature class where we went over different vegetables and things that pertained to
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agricultural things. I enjoyed the activity very much and would like to do an activity similar in the future with my students. Show Less
LibraryThing member amartino1208
This informational book teaches kids fun facts all about the potatoes. This book teaches you how to plant them, how to care for them, and the many different types of potatoes that exist around the world. This is a great book to use if you are starting a garden and want to grow potatoes in your
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LibraryThing member themulhern
Straight up history of the potato with illustrations.
Awards
Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 1993)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (10th Edition: 1988-1992)
Notable Children's Book (1993)
Call number
SOC I.300 J