A Farmer's Life for Me


Book Description

A busy family and their friends spend a day working and playing on the farm. From milking the cows in the morning to closing the gate at night, learn about a day in the life of a farming family. Enhanced CD includes video animation and audio singalong.




The Farmer's Son


Book Description

Farming has been in John Connell's family for generations, but he never intended to follow in his father's footsteps. Until, one winter, after more than a decade away, he finds himself back on the farm.




On the Farm, At the Market


Book Description

On the farm, workers pick vegetables, collect eggs, and make cheese. At the market the next day, the workers set up their stands and prepare for shoppers to arrive. Amy, the baker at the Busy Bee Café, has a very special meal in mind-and, of course, all the farmers show up at the café to enjoy the results of their hard work. This informative book introduces children to both local and urban greenmarkets and paints a warm picture of a strong, interconnected community.




Hooray for Farmers!


Book Description

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how farmers aid their community. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.




Driving My Tractor


Book Description

Chug along with a farmer and his tractor on this multi-season animal adventure! A busy farmer picks up fifteen animals along his route, but when his trailer hits a stone, chaos ensues. This colorful book combines simple counting instruction with humor, repetition and rhythm to encourage learning fun. Book with CD edition includes song sung by acclaimed children’s performer SteveSongs.




Farm Jobs


Book Description

In Farm Jobs, beginning readers will follow a farmer throughout the day, learning about the many jobs he or she does on the farm, from feeding and milking animals, to planting, harvesting, and helping deliver newborn farm animals. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to daily life on the farm. Photos and further detailed descriptions of daily duties help introduce the content, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about farm work online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Farm Jobs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Farm Jobs is part of Jump!'s Farm Fun series.




Farming for the Long Haul


Book Description

Farming in the ruins of the twentieth century -- A short, unhappy history of business advice for farmers -- Subsistence first! -- Land for the tiller -- Soil, civilization, and resilient farmers through the centuries -- Resourceful farmers -- Woodlands and wastes -- It takes a village: leisure, community, and resilience -- Getting a living, forging a livelihood -- Farmer, citizen, survivor: politics and resilience




Life on the Farm


Book Description

Describes the chores that need to be done on the farm, including gathering eggs, milking cows, grooming horses, and feeding the animals.




Away Went the Farmer's Hat


Book Description

The farmer's hat blows away and is used by many animals on and around the farm until it once again comes to rest back on the farmer's head.




Who Lives on a Farm?


Book Description

Have you been to a farm? Do you know all the animals that live on a farm? What are they? Who looks after them? Non-Fiction Reading Level 2/F&P Level B