A 2nd Grade Pathfinder for
	Apple pie. Applesauce. Apple crisp. What's your favorite way to enjoy apples? Apples are a popular fruit all over the world. Growing and selling apples has become a big business in Washington State and the Wenatchee Valley. If you would like to learn more about apples, follow the links on this pathfinder. It will help you find information in your school library media center, on the Internet, and in the community about APPLES!
	Books Magazines Internet Sites Videos CD-ROM Dewey Numbers Keywords Phrases People Places State EALRs
	Print Resources-Books and Magazines
	NONFICTION BOOKS- Looking for information about apples? Try these books:   582 Mae Maestro, Betsy. How Do Apples Grow? Describes the life cycle of an apple from its initial appearance as a spring bud to that point in time when it becomes a fully ripe fruit.   583 Hal Hall, Zoe. The Apple Pie Tree An apple tree grows leaves and flowers and then produces fruit, while in its branches robins make a nest, lay eggs, and raise a family. Includes a recipe for apple pie.   583 McM McMillan, Bruce. Apples, How They Grow Text and close-up photographs describe how apples grow, from dormant bud to ripe fruit.   583 Par Parnall, Peter. Apple Tree Describes the many ways an apple tree interacts with insects, birds, and other animals during a full year of its development.   634 Joh Johnson, Sylvia A. Apple Trees Discusses the growth & cultivation of apple trees and the development, harvesting, and storage of apples.   634 Mar Marzollo, Jean. I Am an Apple Depicts a bud on an apple tree as it grows into an apple, ripens, is harvested, and provides seeds as a promise for the future.   634 Mic Micucci, Charles. The Life and Times of the Apple Presents a variety of facts about apples and the uses and history of this popular fruit   634 Pat Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw. An Apple a Day An overview of growing apples, from planting and harvesting to the grocery shelves.   634 Sch Schnieper, Claudia. An Apple Tree Through the Year Follows an apple tree through the four seasons, detailing the yearly growth cycle and examining the ecosystem of the entire apple orchard.   921 App Demuth, Patricia. Johnny Appleseed Recounts the story of the man who traveled west planting apple seeds to make the country a better place to live.   921 App Kellogg, Stephen. Johnny Appleseed.   979.7 Ste Steigmeyer, Rick Washington Apple Country Tells about apple cultivation in Washington state.   FICTION BOOKS- Looking for stories about apples? Try these books:   E Gib Gibbons, Gail. The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree As the seasons pass, Arnold enjoys a variety of activities as a result of his apple tree. Includes a recipe for apple pie.   SP E LOO Loof, Jan. Historia de una Manzana Roja=The Story of the Red Apple Text in Spanish. A man in a pin-striped suit buys a plastic apple by mistake and becomes involved in a series of funny events.   E Pri Priceman, Marjorie. How To Make an Apple Pie And See the World Since the market is closed, the reader is led around the world to gather the ingredients for making an apple pie.   E Sla Slawson, Michele Benoit. Apple Picking Time A young girl and her family spend a fall day picking apples with others from their small town. Return to Top
	Online Resources--Internet Sites
	The Web sites listed on this page have been previewed and selected for this topic. If additional information is needed, use the suggested keywords and phrases to search the Internet. Washington Apples -- Just the Thing You'll find facts about Washington apples, a map of growing regions, and a fun historical slide show about the apple industry from our own North Central Washington Museum. Be sure to check out the Just for Kids section. Welcome to the Apple Blossom Festival On-Line! P-I News for Kids -- Grown in Washington -- You can process food, too! NIEHS Kids Page -- Johnny Appleseed - Just for fun, visit this site to color a picture Johnny Appleseed and locate all the hidden items around him. The page can be printed or colored online. Healthy Choices for Kids Online- This kids nutrition program from the growers of Washington has materials for educators to download. Some of the materials are also available in Spanish. Apples are grown in other parts of the United States. Teachers and kids will find some great information at these sites: Kids' Corner Listings - From the Virginia Apple Association, find out about the apple varieties grown in Virginia on this special kids page. They also have some educational materials for download and some fun pages, including information about Johnny Appleseed and an apple fun page. Apples & More-Apple Education - The University of Illinois Extension Agency has put together a great page with classroom activities and links to lots of other great apple sites for educators. Topics include the life cycle of the apple tree, nutrition, math activities, writing activities and lots more. Don't miss the menu at the bottom of the page with links to Johnny Appleseed legends, apple festivals and more. Apple education and more - from the Wisconsin Apple Growers Association- has lots of fun pages to download to color and read includes clip arts page, crossword puzzles, apple seasons, pest management and lots more!! Return to Top
	Videos, CD-ROM, Laserdiscs, etc.
	Our library has the following multimedia resources on your topic: Vrooommm! 3: Apple Farming for Kids Search the North Central ESD Media Coop Online Catalog for videos and laserdiscs. Teachers can book online. Students - ask your teacher to send for the material you need. Return to Top
	Dewey Decimal Numbers to Browse
	If you want to browse the shelves in the library to locate information about apples, look for these numbers: 583 - Apple 634 - Orchards Return to Top
	Keywords and Phrases for Searching
	Do you need additional information? Try using these words and phrases to search the library online catalog, the NCRL Online Catalog, CD-ROM or print encyclopedias or the World Wide Web: Apples Apple trees Apple orchards Apple growers Washington State apples Names of specific apple varieties, such as, Granny Smith, Delicious Fruit Return to Top
	Community Resources-People and Places
	The following community contacts may help you with your topic: North Central Washington Museum - Contact Michelle Loudon to schedule the Apple Industry: an investigation of the apple industry history in the Wenatchee Valley tour for your classroom. It includes an apple exhibit, apple theater movie, & railroad exhibits. NCRL - Wenatchee Public Library's Online Catalog Return to Top
	Information Literacy EALRs for Apples
	Reading 1. The student understands and uses different skills and strategies to read. To meet this standard, the student will 1.1 use word recognition and word meaning skills to read and comprehend text integrate appropriate reading strategies to adapt reading to different types of text 1.5 use features of non-fiction text and computer software find and sort information for a specific topic or purpose 3. The student reads different materials for a variety of purposes To meet this standard, the student will 3.1 read to learn new information locate and use a variety of resources select resources to answer a question or solve a problem    Return to Top
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