Whether your favorite type of bread is pita, challah, or a tortilla, it all starts off with a tiny wheat kernel planted in the ground. This delightful book follows that little kernel's journey from the farm to the bakery. Learn how bread was produced in the past and how modern technology has changed the process. There's a lot more to this kitchen staple than meets the eye! Kids are naturally curious about the world around them, and the books in The Living & Learning Encyclopedia series are the perfect way to answer their questions about everyday foods and materials. Each book teaches the history, science and technology behind the topic in the title in an unusually clear and engaging manner. In addition to the delightful illustrations, the book features a unique, fun-to-read style where the words themselves are pictures, too! Sure to be enjoyed by children and adults alike.