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1) Farming
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Description
An introduction, in simple text and illustrations, to farming and the work done on a farm throughout the seasons.
3) Tractors
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
From plowing fields to harvesting crops, tractors do important farm work. This low-level title teaches beginning readers about the parts of a tractor and the jobs that they do.
Author
Publisher
Feeding Minds Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
A delicious celebration of food and farming sure to inspire readers of all ages to learn more about where their food comes from - right this very minute! Here are the stories of what farmers really do to bring food to the table.
Author
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Go on a tour of eco-friendly farms around the globe! From urban gardens to farms under the sea, discover the many different sustainable ways people have been growing food for centuries, and new innovations that are battling the effects of climate change on farming. Rhyming text and inset boxes with definitions for new vocabulary words make the topic accessible to young learners. End matter includes detailed information about each country's farming...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Farm fields can span hundreds of acres. With so much area to cover, checking crops and livestock can be difficult. But with an agricultural drone, this job becomes much simpler. Young readers will discover how drones help farmers maximize efficiencies and bring abundant harvests.
9) Farmers
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Many years ago, most of the U.S. population lived on farms and produced their own food to eat. Now, only 2 percent of the population produces food for the entire world. Readers will learn that farmers are responsible for the fruits, vegetables, and meat we buy in the grocery store, and the ingredients that go into many other things. They often use technology to help them produce these things. Some farmers research ways to keep their animals comfortable...
Author
Publisher
Pajama Press Inc
Pub. Date
[2016].
Language
English
Description
It is time to plant the rice crop in Malini's Sri Lankan community, and the little girl is both excited and nervous to help for the first time. What if she does it wrong? Will she be responsible if the crop fails? When the oxcart rumbles in loaded with seedlings, she reluctantly agrees to watch the big, imposing animal while the driver takes a break. Suddenly, the skies go dark with monsoon rain. A flash flood pours down the road, separating Malini...
Author
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Modern farms cover vast areas of land, so when it comes time to apply fertilizer or a protective insecticide, spraying equipment is incredibly useful. In this simple, colorful text, young readers are introduced to all kinds of sprayers. They find out about the huge piece of equipment that moves on its own, pull-behind models, and the smaller piece that is pulled by an all-terrain vehicle. Spirited text and simple, fun language will keep readers turning...
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"In the late 1970s, grain prices had tanked, farm auction notices filled newspapers, and people had forgotten that food didn't grow in grocery stores. So, on February 5, 1979, thousands of tractors from all parts of the US flooded Washington, DC, in protest. Author Lindsay H. Metcalf, a journalist who grew up on a family farm, shares this rarely told story of grassroots perseverance and economic justice. In 1979, US farmers traveled to Washington,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"This engaging book presents current agricultural problems that could impact our world in the future. By learning about things like deforestation, soil erosion, and decreasing biodiversity, students will understand sustainability and climate change, and will recognize the importance of these issues. Through full-color photographs, dynamic spotlight facts, and activities like 'Solve It!' and 'Test It!, ' readers are encouraged to think critically about...
14) The food we eat
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Young readers will learn about the hidden problems in our food supply, including the use of chemicals like preservatives and dyes, the poor living conditions for animals that enter the food supply, and the easy access to unhealthy options instead of healthy foods. After learning about these issues, students are encouraged by 'Test It!' and 'Solve It!' activities to think critically and consider potential environmentally friendly, sustainable solutions...
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