Vegetables are tasty to eat and fun to grow. Readers are encouraged to get their hands dirty with this book, which offers a comprehensive look at the science of vegetable gardens. Elementary science concepts, such as life cycles and ecosystems, are treated with age-appropriate language and reinforced by colorful images, informative diagrams, and fact boxes. Young gardeners will learn the best practices for growing vegetable gardens and gain an understanding of how growing one's food can impact the world on both an individual and global level.