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1) Balers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A baler is an important piece of farm machinery that transforms cut crops, such as hay, into compact bales that are easy to transport and store. Readers who have seen a picturesque field dotted with yellow bales of hay will love exploring balers and how different shapes of bales meet the needs of a farm."--Publisher's website.
2) Harvesters
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the harvester, discussing how it functions and its purpose.
4) Planters
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The seeds on a farm don't sow themselves, but luckily farmers have sophisticated machinery to help them transform a fertile field into a bountiful breadbasket. This book takes readers out to the fields to see planters at work.
5) Tractors
Author
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
From monster trucks to jumbo jets, young readers will love learning about the world's most exciting machinery in the Mighty Machines series. Filled with vivid photos and fascinating facts, this series is sure to engage young readers as they learn about the mechanisms and uses of these incredible big machines. In Tractors, readers learn that tractors are used by farmers to plow their fields, tractors are used on construction sites, and the biggest...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Readers will learn all about farm sprayers, including how farmers use them and how this farming technology might change and evolve in the future. This book is published in collaboration with New Holland Agriculture." -- by publisher
12) Baling equipment
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Everyone knows what a hay bale looks like, but how does it get into that shape? While baling equipment might not make it into farm stories among the classic tractors, animals, and tools, its usefulness on the modern farm is indisputable. Concise text guides readers through the uses of baling equipment, how it forms round and square bales, and what happens with the hay afterward. Full-color photographs and lively language keeps them engaged and interested...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Without harvesting machines to gather crops when they're ready, farming would be much more difficult and time-consuming. In the pages of this brightly designed book, budding farmers will love learning how these amazing pieces of equipment operate through clear and accessible language and vivid photographs of machines at work. Fun fact boxes add more interesting information throughout the narrative, while a concluding activity helps readers review...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Modern farms cover vast areas of land, so when it comes time to apply fertilizer or a protective insecticide, spraying equipment is incredibly useful. In this simple, colorful text, young readers are introduced to all kinds of sprayers. They find out about the huge piece of equipment that moves on its own, pull-behind models, and the smaller piece that is pulled by an all-terrain vehicle. Spirited text and simple, fun language will keep readers turning...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Before those lush fields of hay, corn, or other delicious produce can be planted with even so much as a seed, the tilling equipment comes into play. With this colorful, easy-to-follow guide, young readers will learn that tilling is far more than turning some dirt over in a field. Energetic and educational text teaches about this useful piece of farm equipment, including what it does, how it works, the different types of tilling, and when a farmer...
17) Tractors
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Tractors may be slow on roads, but don't be fooled. They're mighty machines specially made to pull extremely heavy loads as well as provide power to farm equipment. Readers will love learning about one of their favorite big machines in the bright pages of this motivating volume. The friendly, accessible text and fun fact boxes are carefully paired with vivid photographs of tractors in action. An attention-grabbing concluding activity reinforces key...
18) Balers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"It's a busy day at Happy Valley Farm and the farmer llama needs your help! Take a tour of the farm as you learn all about balers. Be sure to pay attention so you can pass your farmhands quiz and earn your llama-diploma. Cheerful illustrations and farm-tastic puns make learning about farmer llama's farm machines llots of fun!"--
19) Combines
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"It's a busy day at Happy Valley Farm and the farmer llama needs your help! Take a tour of the farm as you learn all about combines. Be sure to pay attention so you can pass your farmhands quiz and earn your llama-diploma. Cheerful illustrations and farm-tastic puns make learning about farmer llama's farm machines llots of fun!"--
20) Planters
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"It's a busy day at Happy Valley Farm and the farmer llama needs your help! Take a tour of the farm as you learn all about planters. Be sure to pay attention so you can pass your farmhands quiz and earn your llama-diploma. Cheerful illustrations and farm-tastic puns make learning about farmer llama's farm machines llots of fun!"--