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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...
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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...
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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...
6) 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...