Let's Learn about Farm Machines

Look around a working farm and you will probably see some serious machinery at work. Farming today is much more reliant on machines, and each type plays an important role on the farm. With easy-to-follow text and simple definitions, each book in this set introduces readers to one specific set of farm equipment. They learn how it works and what function it serves, as well as the origins and evolution of the equipment. Fast facts and full-color photographs enhance the text, while a final activity guides readers in further exploration of each topic. Features include: Big machines are a high-interest topic that elementary school readers can't get enough of. Activities provide authentic learning opportunities for rural kids and urban kids alike. Offers technology study in spraying, bailing, planting, tilling, harvesting, and tractor equipment.