The Pumpkin Book
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Books › Juvenile Nonfiction › Cooking & Food
ISBN: 0823416364 / Publisher: Holiday house, January 1999
Describes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes, how they grow, and their traditional uses and cultural significance, and offers instructions for carving a pumpkin and drying the seeds
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From an acclaimed science author, here's everything about pumpkins--including how they grow! In this cheerfully-illustrated, simply-presented book, children can learn about the growth cycle and many varieties of pumpkins, and even how to plant their own. Award-winning author Gail Gibbons also relates the special role pumpkins played in the first Thanksgiving, the history behind carving pumpkins into jack'o'lanterns, and how pumpkins are still part of our celebrations today. The book features bold, clearly-labeled illustrations, directions for drying seeds, and even how to carve funny or scary faces into your pumpkin (with an adult's help), along with a fascinating section on pumpkin facts and lore. Perfect for aspiring farmers and kids who can't wait for Halloween!
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