Everything about apples, from blossoms to pollination to picking. . . and eating! Apples are one of the most popular fruits around, and apple trees grow in more parts of the world than any other fruit tree. Learn all about this fantastic fruit and how people use it in this brightly-illustrated picture book. A combination of clear, well-labeled diagrams and simple text introduce important vocabulary and concepts for young readers. Parts of the blossom and fruit are clearly explained as Gibbons explores how trees grow and produce apples. Also included is a look at several popular varieties of apples, a page of interesting trivia, and a delicious recipe for apple pie.