harvesting

Across the five regions of the United States, people hold festivals in honor of the harvest.

"Describes the fall harvest season and what happens to produce"--Provided by publisher.

Embarrassed about gathering watercress from a roadside ditch, a girl learns to appreciate her Chinese heritage after learning why the plant is so important to her parents.

Text and illustrations look at harvest festivals of twelve cultures from around the world.

"Learn about the busiest time of year on the farm. From crops to festivals, harvests make fall fun!"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and colorful illustrations show the different foods that are grown in the spring and summer, and harvested in the fall like apples and pumpkins. Also discusses harvest festivals around the world. Includes critical thinking questions and a glossary.

Embarrassed about gathering watercress from a roadside ditch, a girl learns to appreciate her Chinese heritage after learning why the plant is so important to her parents.

"Without harvesting machines to gather crops when they're ready, farming would be much more difficult and time-consuming. In the pages of this . . . book, budding farmers will . . . learn how these . . . pieces of equipment operate through . . . accessible language and . . . photographs of machines at work. Fact boxes add . . . information throughout the narrative, while a concluding activity helps readers review essential concepts they should retain"--Provided by publisher.

Describes several crops that are harvested in fall.

"What can we spot on the farm? Shine a light behind the page and see... From feeding the animals in winter, to harvesting the crops in fall, let's take a look at what happens throughout a year on the farm"--Page 4 of cover.