WHERE DO BANANAS COME FROM? A Book of Fruits. By Arielle Dani Lebovitz, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDE Illustrated by Mary Navarro

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1 WHERE DO BANANAS COME FROM? A Book of Fruits By Arielle Dani Lebovitz, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDE Illustrated by Mary Navarro

2 Review this page before reading the book so you can have the best reading experience. This book is designed in a way that is easy to read, learn, and have lots of fun! The PICK bubbles tell you how to pick the best fruits. The CATEGORY bubbles tell you which fruit group a fruit belongs. On every silly fruit character page, you will find the name of each fruit as well as words that describe the fruit s flavor, texture, and smell. Throughout the book you will learn fun facts about the unique characteristics of fruits. Check the seasonality circle to know when a fruit is in season. There are real pictures of each fruit so you can see how it actually looks and identify it in the grocery store. The STORE bubbles give you information about how to properly store fruits. Read the EAT bubbles to learn how to enjoy each fruit. Look for these icons to know what Good For My Body Nutrients are present in each fruit.

3 YOUR 5 SENSES On page 22, you will find information about how to use your 5 senses to experience fruits. Use the tool on page 23 to put your new knowledge into practice. You will be able to try different fruits and describe how they taste, smell, and feel. Copy the form and write your descriptions of the new fruits that you try! Varieties available year-round Season Circle Each segment in this icon represents a season. When the section is filled with color, the fruit is in season. In the center of the circle you will find the icon for the fruit that is described on the page. This area also describes the seasons when fruit are available. Fruit Icons There is an icon for each fruit so it is easy to identify. Good for my Body Nutrients Icons You will also find icons that represent the nutrients that are present in each fruit. These nutrients keep you healthy and help bodies grow, run, and play. Fruit Origin Maps The fruit origin maps tell you will which region, or part of the world, each fruit comes from. Descriptive Words When a word is italicized, like this, it means you can find what it means by checking the Descriptive Words table on pages of this book. Glossary Words Remember to read the information in each circle to learn the name of the region. When a word is bolded, like this, it means you can find out what the word means by checking the Glossary Words table on pages of this book.

4 Apple, p.30 Apricot, p.34 WHAT IS A FRUIT? 14 TYPES OF FRUITS 16 FLESHY (OR JUICY) SIMPLE FRUITS 17 AGGREGATE FRUITS 18 MULTIPLE FRUITS 19 WHAT ABOUT SEEDLESS FRUIT? 20 WHEN DO FRUITS GROW? 21 HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE A FRUIT? 22 SENSORY EVALUATION: can you describe a fruit? 23 WHY ARE FRUITS GOOD FOR YOU? 24 GOOD FOR MY BODY NUTRIENTS 25 FRUIT ORIGIN MAP 26 DESCRIPTIVE WORDS 238 GLOSSARY WORDS 240 Banana, p.38 Blueberries, p.46 Cantaloupe, p.54 Cherries, p.62 Blackberries, p.42 Breadfruit, p.50 Cherimoya, p.58 Clementine, p.66

5 Coconut, p.70 Cranberries, p.74 Currants, p.78 Dates, p.82 Dragon Fruit, p.86 Durian, p.90 Elderberries, p.94 Fig, p.98 Goji Berries, p.102 Grapes, p.106 Grapefruit, p.110 Guava, p.114 Honeydew, p.118 Jackfruit, p.122 Kiwi Fruit, p.126 Kumquat, p.130 Lemon, p.134 Lime, p.138 Lychee, p.142 Mango, p.146 Mangosteen, p.150 Nectarine, p154 Orange, p.158 Papaya, p.162 Passion Fruit, p.166 Peach, p.170 Pear, p.174 Asian Pear, p.178 Persimmon, p.182 Physalis, p.186 Pinapple, p.190 Plum, p.194 Pomegranate, p.198 Prickly Pear, p.202 Pomelo, p.206 Rambutan, p.210 Raspberries, p.214 Star Fruit, p.218 Strawberries, p.222 Tangerine, p.226 Ugli Fruit, p.230 Watermelon, p.234

6 Some fruits are classified as vegetables because of how we eat them! For example, avocados, cucumbers, and tomatoes are considered vegetables. To make it easy, fruits are the edible part of a plant that we eat as a snack or for dessert like an apple or apple pie. Fleshy Fruits (or juicy) Simple Fruits Aggregate Fruits [ag-gray-gate] Ripe [rahyp] fruit is ready to be eaten. Want to ripen a fruit fast? Stick fruit in a brown paper bag. This will trap a gas called ethylene [eth-el-e-n] that is naturally released during ripening and helps to soften fruit. Multiple Fruits 16 Where Do Bananas Come From?

7 South America to Canada North America/ New England Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia Americas and Eurasia From Ancient Greece to United States Mexico / Northern South America Jamaica 26 Where Do Bananas Come From?

8 30 Where Do Bananas Come From?

9 Apple crunchy, juicy, sweet, tart, waxy A book of fruits 31

10 Pick: Pick fruit that is bright, shiny, smooth, firm [furm], free of bruises, and still has a stem. Apples should smell fresh, not moldy. Category: Pome 32 Where Do Bananas Come From?

11 This is an apple tree flower that turns into an apple. Most apples look and feel waxy because the skin produces a protective covering of wax that keeps the apple moist, firm (think crunchy!), and slows it from getting moldy. Sometimes additional wax is added to increase storage time.... There are over 7,500 varieties of apples such as Braeburn, Fiji, Gala, Granny Smith and McIntosh; which kinds have you tasted? Apples grow on trees! Store: Store in a clear plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks. Keep away from foods with strong smells. This is how an apple looks on the inside. Can you see the seeds? Varieties available year-round Eat: Clean the skin and take a bite! Eat around the core avoiding the seeds. To prevent sliced apples from browning - brush or dip slices in lemon, lime, pineapple, or orange juice. A book of fruits 33