This booklet describes for elementary students the many contributions of people, traveling many places, over many years to bring the tomato to Philadelphia. The booklet includes the following: (1) "Introduction to the Tomato"; (2) "Where Does the Tomato Come From?"; (3) "The Spanish Tomato"; (4) "The Philadelphia Tomato"; (5) "Growing Tomato Seeds"; (6) "The Ethnic Tomato"; (7) "The Tomato Business"; and (8) "The Tomato Today." A Map of the United States, a glossary, follow-up activities and a six-item bibliography complete this student packet. (EH)