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A man for all seasons A man for all seasons Stephen Krensky Profiles the African American scientist George Washington Carver, who not only put the peanut on the map, but was also one of the first advocates of recycling. OL115795W
Coconut, the tree of life Coconut, the tree of life Carolyn Meyer Discusses the growth, cultivation, processing, and uses of coconuts. Includes thirty coconut recipes. OL15267935W
Only the mountains do not move Only the mountains do not move Reynolds, Jan "A photographic essay about the Maasai people in Kenya, traditionally nomadic herders, exploring the contemporary challenges they face--focusing on environmental changes such as the overgrazing of la… OL16553970W
Jobs on a Farm Jobs on a Farm Nancy Dickmann Simple introduction for young children to work that needs to be done on some farms - what they are and why they are necessary. OL17449518W
Los espantapajaros = Los espantapajaros = Calvin Harris "Simple text and photographs present scarecrows in fall -- in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher. OL18629971W
Food supplies Food supplies Cheryl Jakab "Discusses the environmental issue of food supplies and how to create a sustainable way of living"--Provided by publisher. OL18735588W
Farming & Food (The Ancient Egyptians) Farming & Food (The Ancient Egyptians) Jane Shuter An introduction to farming in ancient Egypt, including the cycles of the farming year, irrigation and flooding of the Nile, land ownership, and typical foods. OL19641100W
Quiero ser granjero Quiero ser granjero Daniel Liebman This book tells the story of farmers and life on a farm. What do farmers do? What tools and equipment do they use? Who helps them? Livestock, crops and daily chores are perfectly captured in descript… OL19721655W
Up we grow! Up we grow! Deborah Hodge Looks at the activities that take place on small, local farms in each season of the year as farmers plow, plant, harvest, and care for the soil, animals, and each other. Readers will get to know the… OL19941096W
Eat up! Eat up! Antonia Banyard Filled with fascinating facts delivered visually, this infographic book explores the topic of food from every aspect. OL20056390W
Harvest year Harvest year Cris Peterson A photographic essay about foods that are harvested year-round in the United States. OL2024357W
Find out about farming Find out about farming Helen Gregory "There are all kinds of farms, and readers will learn about many of them when they read this book about farming"--Publisher's web site. OL20900720W
1493 for Young People 1493 for Young People Rebecca Stefoff,Charles C. Mann,Charles Mann,James Fouhey,Rebecca Stefoff Charles C. Mann "1493 for Young People by Charles C. Mann tells the gripping story of globalization through travel, trade, colonization, and migration from its beginnings in the fifteenth century to the present. How… OL21102856W
From DNA to GM wheat From DNA to GM wheat John Farndon Explains the history and development of genetic engineering and the genetic modification of food. OL22059176W
My big farm book My big farm book Carol Thompson Introduces the yearly cycle of farm activities: the spring planting, summer harvest, fall fair, and indoor winter chores. OL2677141W
Welcome to the stock show Welcome to the stock show M. Jean Greenlaw Follows three families as they raise their animals for showing at the annual livestock show. OL3350296W
At home on the farm At home on the farm Sharon Gordon "Describes life on a farm, including grain, wool, and crops"--Provided by publisher. OL4965494W
Tomatoes Tomatoes Inez Snyder Introduces the tomato, from the time it begins to grow on a vine until it is made into different kinds of foods. OL5710064W
This farm This farm Rubin, Alan "Simple text and photos introduce some of the plants and animals raised on farms"--Provided by publisher. OL5798325W
I am a farmer I am a farmer Dick Swayne Farmer Sue describes some of the chores, animals, and helpers on her farm. OL6667569W
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