Farm

DK Eyewitness Books

by Ned Halley, Geoff Brightling

Take a close-up look at the story of farming--the rhythm of the seasons, the rearing of livestock, and the work of plowing, sowing, and harvesting.  The history of the farm from its earliest days, the important roles of animals and machines, and the future of farming are explored with vivid photographs and fascinating facts.  

Genres: Science, Picture Books, Childrens, Nonfiction, Animals

63 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1960

About the author

Ned Halley is the author of a number of children's books. He has contributed to such bestsellers as How To Do Just About Anything, and How Is It Done? A former director of the US publisher Rodale Press, Ned now writes from his home in Somerset, England.

Reviews

[Sophie Crane]

My Mum used to Work on the Farm when she was younger so to Read up about the Working of the Farm Was Quite Informative.

[Anna]

The full 2-page spreads of realistic photos are awesome. A great deal of the accompanying text is most suitable for middle to upper grades, but the younger kids will get a kick out of the pictures and they could be used as a springboard for discussion. The only problem I had is that the pages are so glossy and reflective that I had to move the book around often to avoid glare.

[IUS F19 ERIC WISE]

Very educational and tells a lot about how hard farmers have to do and put up with.

[Rykki]

My son loves this book. It leaves out a lot of details about modern farming and the progression of the farm industry that I would rather my children be exposed to, but for a basic peek for a eighteen month old and a four year old, it's perfect. The writing is simple enough that even my six year old is starting to enjoy picking out what he can manage on his own. It's an excellent book for any kid looking for an overview of the history of farming as an introduction. A more comprehensive look can follow if the child is interested.

[Brent Barnard]

I wanted to make sure I had a basic understanding of farms. Farming is in the family (with my brother-in-law) and in my blood (my great grandfather), but I needed to get grounded (as much as a book can do this), particularly as I study the Ancient Near East (where farming and herding were some of the primary occupations). Fun book!

[Cws]

BR-Hal

[Cool]

LIBRARY SHELVES

[Jaci Stewart]

Include real photographs with captions; informative