See how amazing an apple tree really is.

In 1914 Anderson Mullins, a farmer, sent three golden apples from a single apple tree to Stark Nurseries in Missouri where the Stark Brothers, using a graft from the twigs of the tree, produced the Golden Delicious apple.

"Who lives around the apple tree? Shine a light behind the page and see ... Explore a tree up close and you will find a small world filled with great surprises! From worms wriggling among the roots, to birds nesting high in the branches, the hidden wonders of this amazing habitat are revealed"--Publisher.

Simple text introduces apples, and instructions are given for making an apple pomander.

"The apples are ripe! Which animal will be first to know? Or second? Or third? And how will they communicate it to their families? Inspire young readers to notice the arrival of fall with ordinal numbers in this beautifully illustrated picture book"--

Surveys the history of apples from the wild crab apple to modern-day cultivation, production, and role in nutrition. Includes recipes for desserts and salad.

This lift-the-flap board book for young counters has a big surprise at the end.

From seed to seedling, tree to blossom, flower to fruit, the life cycle of an apple is beautiful to see. This title shows the reader how an apple begins life, grows, and reproduces.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. More than just a snack, apples are used for many familiar foodstuffs. Through simple text and vivid photos, young readers will learn all about apples and the importance they have as a crop. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.