You might think you'd be happier in a world without vegetables, but you'd be wrong! Vegetables provide us with essential vitamins and minerals that make our bodies healthier and stop us from getting sick. Read about how vegetables are grown, and learn about the innovations that have been made with such humble vegetables as the potato and the carrot.

Includes index.

What is a vegetable? -- How did we grow vegetables in the past? -- Do vegetables make us healthy? -- What are the origins of the onion? -- Why are we passionate about potatoes? -- When did we get crazy about carrots? -- What's the low-down on lettuce? -- Why are we captivated by cabbage? -- Are vegetables just for eating? -- How are vegetables grown and preserved? -- Do vegetables affect the environment? -- What happens to vegetables?