Describes how seeds grow, and vary in shape, size, and dispersal patterns, and how everything, from flowers to fruits, begins with a tiny seed.

Offers a review of the origins and history of some of the most common fruits and vegetables, with information from science, literature, and mythology.

Simple text and illustrations pay tribute to the pumpkin--the harbinger of autumn--from seed to a fully fledged fruit, and features instructions for carving a jack-o'-lantern.