agriculture

As a child in Cameroon, Tantoh was teased for his interest in farming. Now, Farmer Tantoh is beloved across the country, where he has led clean water and agriculture projects for villages in need.

Farmers shows readers how farmers help their communities, using familiar examples of the food they provide. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

Learn about organic farming, including the history of farming, organic farming requirements, and more.

Two friends embark on an experiment to grow a bumper crop of corn on an acre of land in Greene, Iowa. Following the harvest, they investigate what becomes of their crop, only to be enlightened to some unsettling facts concerning the economics of corn and the nutritional aspects of corn products.

Simple text and photographs describe the things one finds on a farm. Includes a video, which launches via a 4D app.

"Farmers are responsible for many of the foods we eat. From beans to corn and even rice, farmers all around the world use their land to feed people. Through accessible text paired with colorful photographs, beginning readers will love taking a look at the lives of crop farmers tending to their fields. They'll learn what season farmers plant in, how plants grow in different areas, and even a bit about hydroponics, growing plants with just water and no dirt at all"--Amazon.com.

The author shares observations on agriculture, fishing, and hunting, discusses the psychology behind human interest in these endeavors and recreations, and describes personal experiences as a farmer and outdoorsman.

Ancient Mesopotamia was a true cradle of civilization that produced the world’s first writing system, cities, and law codes.

This book reveals the history of global climate action, environmental pacts, and the ways governments are using regulations and accords to protect Earth.

Readers will learn about the factors that determine weather and climate, the difference between them, and exactly why long-term forecasts are so complicated.