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Tons of Tomatoes

Tons of tomatoes.
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by Georgina Barnes

“Tons of Tomatoes” shows readers inside a hydroponics glasshouse, where Johnny’s Uncle Reupena grows tomatoes. Along with Johnny, readers learn about hydroponics. Students will be able to make connections and comparisons with what they already know about growing plants. The article is well illustrated with photographs and is supported by an interview with Uncle Reupena. 

Series: School Journal Level 2 November 2014

Learning area: Science

Curriculum level: 2

Reading year level: 4

Category: Non-fiction

Related titles: Listed in TSM

Topics: tomatoes, growing, soil, glasshouse, horticulture

In: School Journal Level 2 November 2014

Publication date: November 2014

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