Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to elements of our global community. In this title, children learn about farming around the world, including what farmers grow, what tools and machines farmers use, and why farmers are an important part of every community.
Plow and Ripper (21st Century Basic Skills Library: Welcome to the Farm)
by Samantha Bell
Machines on the Farm shows early readers some common farm vehicles, including tractors, planters and combine harvesters. Bright photos combine with the levelled text to explain the jobs they do and how they help the farmer to produce food.
Rural Places (My Community (Pull Ahead Readers -- Nonfiction))
by Katie Peters
This book explores the methods and technologies used in vegetable farming. It takes a global look at the farming industry, combining Science, Geography, and Economics to answer questions about vegetable farming. How are vegetables produced today? How do vegetables get from the farm to the table?
Nat Love (Grandes Personajes en la Historia de los Estados Unidos)
by Tracie Egan
Up We Grow! is an informative and inspiring book highlighting the importance of small, local farms. Heart-warming photos invite children into the world of a small, co-operative farm over four seasons. Readers will get to know the hardworking farmers who plough, plant, compost, mulch, harvest and market fruits and vegetables, and care for animals. Rarely has the important work of a farm been so lovingly presented in photos and text. The book focuses on production as well as the human interactio...
Perfect for young horse and pony lovers, this activity book filled with picture, word and number puzzles is guaranteed to keep children entertained for hours on end. Puzzles include a stable spot-the-difference, an equestrian quiz, a woodland maze and much more. All the answers are at the back of the book.
Potato Harvester (21st Century Basic Skills Library: Welcome to the Farm)
by Samantha Bell
Find out what it's like to live in a tiny village in India or a vast sheep station in Australia. Learn why it's fun - and sometimes not fun - to live in the countryside. Discover how farms and villages have changed and how we can help to care for them in the future. Books in this series investigate the places where people live. They use simple text to explore the geographical historical and environmental features of each area and consider how and why people live there.|Find out what it's like to...
"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to goats"--Provided by publisher.
"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to cows"--Provided by publisher.