farms

Covers the different aspects of farming through the ages including the equipment, domestic animals, crops, and the future of farming.

Introduces toddlers to different things one can find on a farm.

Presents the perfect busy-farm book for parents and toddlers to share.

Elmo and Abby Cadabby enjoy a day away from Sesame Street during their first visit to Farmer Grover's farm.

Text and photographs introduce a visit to the farm, with descriptions of some farm buildings including barns and bins, and identifies some farm animals including chickens, sheep and pigs.

With the help of his friends, Spookley accepts his unusual shape and strives to be the "pick of the patch.".

Ten-year-old Candace introduces children to different farm animals, gives the names of male and female species, and shares some interesting animal facts.

Readers learn about life and surroundings on a farm.

"In Farm Machines, beginning readers will follow a farmer throughout the year, learning about the many ways he or she uses a tractor to pull different farm equipment, such as plows, planters, and balers, to combining in the fall. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn what each piece of farm machinery is called and what it does. Photos and further detailed descriptions of different equipment help introduce the content, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Farm Machines also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index"--.

"Originally published in 1945, George Orwell's . . . allegorical story Animal Farm is a satire about the corrupting effects of power which reflect Orwell's views on the failures of communism. When the old Major, a highly respected white boar, gathers his fellow farm animals to preach about freedom, rebellion and the evils of man, he kicks off a revolution that has been brewing for years. The animals drive out their drunken farmer, Mr Jones, and create their own society which promises equality for all. Two scheming pigs, Napoleon and Snowball, appoint themselves leaders and what begins as a supposedly equalitarian community descends into an increasingly violent and hierarchical society permeated by lies and corruption"--OCLC.