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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, Susan and JoAnne Buggey. Pigs: An A to Z Book. Northwest Arm Press, 2009.

This colorful book uses farm photographs to help students learn about pigs and pork, while they practice their ABCs. ISBN 978-1-926781-00-6

 

Anderson, Susan and JoAnne Buggey. Soybeans: An A to Z Book. Northwest Arm Press, 2008.

This colorful book uses soybeans to help students learn where their food comes from, while they practice their ABCs. 9780981133515

 

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

 

Anton, William. Corn: From Farm to Table. Newbridge Educational Publishing, 2007.

This basic book teaches you about corn from planting to the uses of corn. ISBN 978-1-56784-468-9

 

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

 

April, Elyse. We Like to Eat Well. Hohm Press, 2007.

A book that shares why what we eat is important for good health. ISBN 978-1-890772-96-3

 

April, Elyse. We Like to Eat Well/Nos Gusta Comer Bien. Hohm Press, 2009.

A bilingual book that shares why what we eat is important for good health. ISBN 978-1-890772-96-3

 

Arnold, Marsha Diane. Prancing, Dancing Lily. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2004.

This whimsical picture book stars an Ayrshire dairy cow who will soon inherit the position of "Bell Cow," the leader of the herd. ISBN 978-0-8037-2823-3

 

Ayres, Katherine. Up, Down, and Around. Candlewick Press, 2007.

When two children help plant a garden, they learn that peppers grow up, potatoes grow down, and pumpkin vines twine around and around. ISBN 978-0-7636-4017-0

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Berger, Melvin. A Butterfly is Born. Newbridge Educational Publishing, 2007.

In this book, read about the life cycle of a butterfly. ISBN 978-1-4007-6220-0

 

Berger, Melvin. An Apple a Day. Newbridge Educational Publishing, 2007.

Through this early science reader, learn about how apples grow, get processed, and are stored. ISBN 978-1-4007-6355-9

 

Berger, Melvin. Busy as a Bee. Newbridge Educational Publishing, 2007.

The life cycle of bees is explained in this early science reader. ISBN 978-1-4007-6590-4

 

Berger, Melvin. From Peanuts to Peanut Butter. Newbridge Educational Publishing, 2007.

In this book, read about the process from seed to how peanuts become peanut butter. ISBN 978-1-4007-6166-1

 

Berger, Melvin. Growing Pumpkins. Newbridge Educational Publishing, 2007.

This early science reader shows pumpkins from seed to fully grown, ready to be taken home. ISBN 978-1-4007-6175-3

 

Berger, Melvin. Pasta Please. Newbridge Educational Publishing, 2007.

This basic book about pasta shows the steps to make pasta from wheat to flour and to the table. ISBN 978-1-4007-6328-3

 

Berger, Melvin. The Vegetable Garden. Newbridge Educational Publishing, 2007.

Basic book on gardening for the early science reader. ISBN 978-1-4007-6283-5

 

Berger, Melvin. You Are What You Eat. Newbridge Educational Publishing, 2007.

In this early science reader, find out the food groups the body needs and their importance to body functions. ISBN 978-1-4007-6428-0

 

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, Peter. Cerdos. Bridgestone Books, 1999.

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

 

Brady, Peter. Ovejas. Bridgestone Books, 1999.

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

 

Brady, Peter. Pollos. Bridgestone Books, 1999.

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

 

Brady, Peter. Vacas. Bridgestone Books, 1999.

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

 

Brennan, Martin. I Saw it in the Garden. Mitten Press, 2006.

A story about the plants and creatures in a garden. ISBN 978-1-58726-296-8

 

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