Book Series · 4 Books

The Life and Times Books

In order from The Life and Times of the Apple to The Life and Times of Corn.

The Life and Times series is a set of 4 picture books by Charles Micucci, published between 1992 and 2009. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

The Life and Times of the Apple
The Life and Times of the Honeybee
The Life and Times of the Ant
The Life and Times of Corn
The Life and Times of the Apple
The Life and Times of the Honeybee
The Life and Times of the Ant
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Life and Times of the Apple
Sale price
$1498
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

The Life and Times of the Apple

By Charles Micucci

Discover the secrets behind apples' growth, history, and uses.

32 pages· 3,556 words· Est. 28 min read-aloud
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Hardcover
Summary: Uncover the fascinating journey of apples from seed to harvest. Explore the intricate techniques of crossbreeding and grafting, and delve into the diverse varieties and rich history of this beloved fruit. What secrets lie within the orchard?
The complete set

The Life and Times Series

4 books · Published 1992–2009

Series
Sale price
$1498

The Life and Times of the Apple

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

Discover the secrets behind apples' growth, history, and uses.

The Life and Times of the Honeybee

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997

Uncover the secrets of bees' dance, sting, and honey-making.

The Life and Times of the Ant

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2003

Discover the hidden world of ants, nature's tiny yet powerful architects.

The Life and Times of Corn

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2009

Discover the secrets of America's most valuable crop, harvested by moonlight.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Life and Times series?

There are 4 books in the Life and Times series. It began with The Life and Times of the Apple in 1992, and the newest book, The Life and Times of Corn, was published in 2009.

What ages are the Life and Times books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Life and Times book is the longest?

The Life and Times of the Ant is the longest book in the series at 3,632 words (32 pages).

Which Life and Times book is the shortest?

The Life and Times of the Honeybee is the shortest at 918 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Life and Times to life.

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Charles Micucci

Author & Illustrator

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