Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix
Companion Resource
The Life of a Potato
This charming and informative picture book follows a boy and his family through the process of growing and harvesting potatoes. In The Life of a Potato, the young reader is taken step-by-step through a plant's growth cycle. The beautiful drawings show readers where their food comes from. This book is a great companion to lessons on the life cycle of plants, farming, harvesting, and use of machines.
Author
Vicki Hutchings, Illustrated by Christine Beck
Lessons Associated with this Resource
- Where Does It Come From?
- Homegrown in Your State: Fruits and Vegetables
- Powerful Potato
- Potatoes: More Than Fries
- Vegetables: Tops and Bottoms