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Take a field trip to the apple farm to discover crisp facts about delicious varieties, like McIntosh, Granny Smith, Fuji, and Red Delicious. A perfect non-fiction picture book for fall fun for readers ages 5 to 8. Get ready to pick an orchard full of facts about America's favorite fruit. Did you know that the average American consumes about sixty-five fresh apples each year? But where do our apples come from? How do they grow? How come they are so good for us? And most importantly, which of the thousands of varieties grown here in the United States is your favorite? This nonfiction survey of America's most popular fruit includes historical facts, agricultural details about apple tree growth and care, and even includes a recipe for homemade apple pie.