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Adamson, Heather. A Day in the Life of a Farmer. Capstone Press, 2003.

Spend a day with Farmer Dave in his Midwest farm as he feeds animals, drives a tractor, and brings in the harvest. ISBN 978-0-7368-2283-1

 

Adler, Karen. The Story of Raisins. Karen Adler Books, 2005.

This nonfiction story tells how raisins were discovered and how they are grown. ISBN 978-0-9679772-3-2

 

Aliki. Corn is Maize. HarperCollins Children's Books, 1986.

The story of how ancient Indian farmers discover a wild grass plant, use it in their lives, and eventually share it with the new settlers of America. ISBN 978-0-06-445026-3

 

Aliki. Milk: From Cow to Carton. HarperTrophy, 1992.

Learn how milk travels from cow to farmer to container. ISBN 978-0-06-445111-6

 

Allen, Judy and Tudor Humphries. Are You a Ladybug? Kingfisher, 2000.

This book introduces preschoolers to the world of the ladybug and how it undergoes metamorphosis. ISBN 978-0-7534-5603-3

 

Anderson, Catherine. Apple Orchard. Heinemann Library, 2005.

Take a field trip to an apple orchard and learn how apples are picked and how they find their way to the store. ISBN 978-1-4034-6159-9

 

Anderson, Catherine. Bread Bakery. Heinemann Library, 2005.

Take a field trip to a bread bakery and learn how bread is made. ISBN 978-1-4034-6161-2

 

Anthony, Joseph. In a Nutshell. Dawn Publications, 1999.

This book offers a look into the ecological cycle of an acorn tree and its impact on mankind. ISBN 978-1-883220-98-3

 

Anthony, Joseph. The Dandelion Seed. Dawn Publications, 1997.

A dandelion's journey is filled with challenge, wonder and beauty. Follow the life cycle of this small and resilient seed. ISBN 978-1-883220-67-9

 

Appelt, Kathi. Watermelon Day. Henry Holt and Company, 1996.

A young girl watches a watermelon's growth all summer, waiting for it to ripen. ISBN 978-0-8050-2304-6

 

Azarian, Mary. A Farmer's Alphabet. David R. Godine, 2004.

A noteworthy picture book depicting an older, agrarian way of life. ISBN 978-0-87923-397-6

 

Azarian, Mary. A Gardener's Alphabet. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005.

Using her unique artwork, Azarian shares with the viewer her love of gardens, both vegetable and flower. ISBN 978-0-618-54881-1

 

Baldwin, Robert F. This is the Sea that Feeds Us. Dawn Publications, 1998.

This book explores the oceans' food chain that reaches all the way to whales and human beings in an intricate web. ISBN 978-1-883220-70-9

 

Barner, Bob. Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! Chronicle Books, 1999.

The simple text with vibrant colors provides young readers a positive spin to the bugs they see around their garden and home. ISBN 978-0-8118-2238-1

 

Barraclough, Sue. Animals on the Farm. Raintree, 2006.

Learn the sights and sounds of typical farm animals by reading this simple text accompanied by colorful photographs. ISBN 978-1-4109-1904-5

 

Basel, Roberta. From Cane to Sugar. Capstone Press, 2006.

Through colorful photographs and text learn how sugarcane is grown and processed into the sugar we eat. ISBN 978-0-7368-4283-9

 

Basel, Roberta. From Corn to Cereal. Capstone Press, 2006.

Follow the journey of cereal from corn to the table. ISBN 978-0-7368-4284-6

 

Basel, Roberta. From Milk to Cheese. Capstone Press, 2006.

Follow the journey of cheese, from the milk of a cow to a factory for processing. ISBN 978-0-7368-4285-3

 

Basel, Roberta. From Tomato to Ketchup. Capstone Press, 2006.

Learn through simple text and colorful photographs how tomatoes are processed into a favorite condiment. ISBN 978-0-7368-4286-0

 

Bass, Jules. Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon. Barefoot Books, 2005.

In this light-hearted book, readers see that people with various eating preferences can learn to co-exist in the same community. ISBN 978-1-902283-36-4

 

Bateman, Theresa. Farm Flu. Albert Whitman & Company, 2001.

All the farm animals have the flu and mom is out of town, so one smart son takes care of them all. ISBN 978-0-8075-2275-2

 

Batten, Mary. Aliens from Earth. Peachtree Publishers, Ltd, 2003.

An intriguing introduction to the serious and ongoing environmental problems caused by invasive plant and animal species and ideas on what young readers can do to minimize their own impact on the environment. ISBN 978-1-56145-450-1

 

Bauer, David. Mi Manzano/My Apple Tree. Yellow Umbrella Books, 2006.

Written in both English and Spanish, this collection of simple text and photos presents the life cycle of an apple tree. ISBN 978-0-7368-6010-9

 

Beadle, David. The Day the Trash Came Out to Play. Ezra’s Earth Publishing, 2004.

This book uses imagination to share the message about recycling and preventing litter. ISBN 978-0-9727855-0-1

 

Bell, Rachael. Cows. Heinemann Library, 2001.

Discover interesting facts like how cows are used around the world, through colorful photographs and simple text. ISBN 978-1-57572-529-1

 

Bennett, Jean. What's Inside? National Geographic, 2001.

Learn what's inside a walnut, pineapple, and corncob in this primary reader. ISBN 978-0-7922-9216-6

 

Bently, Dawn. Buzz-Buzz, Busy Bees. Simon & Schuster, 2004.

This touch-and-feel book shows a bee buzzing around visiting his farm animals. ISBN 978-1-4169-0503-5

 

Blackaby, Susan. The World's Largest Plants: A Book About Trees. Picture Window Books, 2003.

Learn about the kinds of trees, their life cycles, and how people utilize their products. ISBN 978-1-4048-0386-2

 

Blaisdell, Molly. The Grass Patch Project. Picture Window Books, 2008.

Jason’s classmates agree that a grass patch project is the best idea for their school’s Earth Day contest. ISBN 978-1-4048-2292-4

 

Bodach, Vijaya Khisty. Flowers. Capstone Press, 2007.

Describes different types of flowers, plant parts, and some that we cook and eat. ISBN 978-0-7368-6342-1

 

Bodach, Vijaya Khisty. Fruits. Capstone Press, 2007.

Describes different types of fruit, their function, and some that we eat fresh. ISBN 978-0-7368-9620-7

 

Bodach, Vijaya Khisty. Leaves. Capstone Press, 2007.

Describes photosynthesis, different types of leaves, and some leaves that humans or animals eat. ISBN 978-0-7368-6344-5

 

Bodach, Vijaya Khisty. Roots. Capstone Press, 2007.

Describes different types of roots, how they help the plant get food, and some that we eat. ISBN 978-0-7368-6345-2

 

Bodach, Vijaya Khisty. Seeds. Capstone Press, 2007.

Describes how seeds are spread, what they need to grow into plants, and some that are good to eat. ISBN 978-0-7368-9623-8

 

Bodach, Vijaya Khisty. Stems. Capstone Press, 2007.

Describes different types of stems and how they transport food for the plant from the leaves and roots to the whole plant. ISBN 978-0-7368-6347-6

 

Brady, de Peter. Cerdos. Bridgestone Books, 1999.

This book, with Spanish text, shows the raising and caring of swine. ISBN 978-1-56065-789-7

 

Brady, de Peter. Ovejas. Bridgestone Books, 1999.

This book, with Spanish text, shows the raising and caring of sheep. ISBN 978-1-56065-790-3

 

Brady, de Peter. Pollos. Bridgestone Books, 1999.

This book, with Spanish text, shows the raising and caring of chickens. ISBN 978-1-56065-787-3

 

Brady, de Peter. Vacas. Bridgestone Books, 1999.

This book, with Spanish text, shows the raising and caring of cattle. ISBN 978-1-56065-788-0

 

Brett, Jan. Armadillo Rodeo. Puffin Books, 1995.

Read this whimsical story about rodeos and how they are a part of our nation's culture. ISBN 978-0-14-240125-5

 

Brown, Margaret Wise. Big Red Barn. HarperCollins Publishers, 1999.

Meet the horses, sheep, goats, geese, and a jaunty old scarecrow that all live in the big red barn. ISBN 978-0-590-44245-9

 

Buckley, Marvin. Corn. National Geographic, 2001.

Learn how corn is grown and how it is used. ISBN 978-0-7922-8735-3

 

Buckley, Marvin. Making Raisins. National Geographic, 2001.

In this primary reader, learn how grapes become raisins. ISBN 978-0-7922-8655-4

 

Bullard, Lisa. Brown Food Fun. Capstone Press, 2006.

Text written for reading along, reading aloud or reading alone accompanies colorful photos of brown foods. ISBN 978-0-7368-5380-4

 

Bullard, Lisa. Green Food Fun. Capstone Press, 2006.

Text written for reading along, reading aloud or reading alone accompanies colorful photos of green foods. ISBN 978-0-7368-5381-1

 

Bullard, Lisa. Orange Food Fun. Capstone Press, 2006.

Text written for reading along, reading aloud or reading alone accompanies colorful photos of orange foods. ISBN 978-0-7368-5382-8

 

Bullard, Lisa. Red Food Fun. Capstone Press, 2006.

Text written for reading along, reading aloud or reading alone accompanies colorful photos of red foods. ISBN 978-0-7368-5383-5

 

Bullard, Lisa. White Food Fun. Capstone Press, 2006.

Text written for reading along, reading aloud or reading alone accompanies colorful photos of white foods. ISBN 978-0-7368-5384-2

 

Bunting, Eve. Flower Garden. Voyager Books, 2000.

Helped by her father, a young girl prepares a flower garden as a birthday surprise for her mother. ISBN 978-0-15-202372-0

 

Bunting, Eve. Market Day. HarperCollins Publishing, 1996.

Young children in Ireland observe farm animals and crops when they visit a country fair on market day. ISBN 978-0-06-443517-8