Machines on the Farm

by Lisa J. Amstutz

Overview

Machines on the Farm invites beginning readers to ride along on a number of common farm vehicles, including tractors, planters, and combines. Bright color photos spotlight the machines, while leveled text explains their roles, particularly as they pertain to crop farming.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977105370
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	Farm Facts
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	813,433
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 7.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Lisa Amstutz is the author of more than 150 children’s books on topics ranging from applesauce to zebra mussels. An ecologist by training, she enjoys sharing her love of nature with kids. Lisa lives on a small farm with her family.

Table of Contents

Working together — Time to grow — Cut and store — Glossary — Read more — Internet sites — Critical thinking questions — Index.

Interviews

Accerated Reader ATOS at or below 1.0, paired with large, vibrant photos, makes nonfiction farm topics accessible and engaging for emergent readers; clear text/photo matches aid comprehension; series appeals to kids' fascination with animals, big machines, and all things farm; encourages discussions re: where food comes from, the work farmers do, and what farm life is like