Life on a Crop Farm

By Judy Wolfman

Book Overview

Discover what life is like on five different types of farms. Written from the perspective of young people, this series describes the experiences found living, working, and playing on a farm. So head out to the farm to understand how animals and plants grow, and how farm kids help make it all happen.How big can a pumpkin grow? When is the best time to plant corn? Melissa Lehman knows. She lives on a crop farm and tells readers about the fun, and work, that go into planting, growing, picking, and selling crops.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 157505518X
• ISBN13: 9781575055183
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.7" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 3

Customer Reviews

Life on a crop farm

Focuses on a family farm that includes a farm stand business. The children are shown picking crops and selling produce. Important concepts such as crop rotation and photosynthesis are introduced. There is a glossary, extensive index, and list of resources as well as a page of fun facts about crops. Karen Woodworth Roman, Children's Science Book Review