When PICK A PUMPKIN was chosen as an Illinois Reads selection for 2020-2021, it was also selected as the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom book. I soon discovered that Illinois is the #1 pumpkin producing state! And Morton, Illinois, home of Libby's Pumpkin, is the "pumpkin capital of the world." Libby's produces more than 85% of the world's canned pumpkin.
The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program has produced a terrific Ag Mag (agriculture magazine for kids) that is chock-full of information about pumpkins. To find the pumpkin Ag Mag, click here.
The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program has produced a terrific Ag Mag (agriculture magazine for kids) that is chock-full of information about pumpkins. To find the pumpkin Ag Mag, click here.
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Click here for a list of pumpkin picture books that you can use with your students.
From seed to jack-o'-lantern, there are so many to pick from! |