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It's tough to succeed at Minecraft if you don't have a good grasp of the world around you. Even the smallest bit of greenery can be a clue to help you survive! In this in-depth volume, readers will learn about the various types of Minecraft plants and fungi and how their locations can be a clue to important resources in the game. They'll also learn about how cultivating plants can help them survive and thrive. Even gaming veterans will appreciate the tips and real-world connections in this intriguing guide.

This title lets readers discover information about many kinds of farm equipment. Along with the development of tractors, readers will learn about major tractor brands as well as a variety of types of equipment and their uses. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.

This title lets readers discover information about many kinds of crops grown in the United States. Along with the history of the US agriculture industry, readers will learn about how different types of crops are grown, harvested, and processed. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.

This title lets readers discover information about many kinds of animals found on farms. Along with the history of each animal's domestication, readers will learn about how each animal is used and the care that it needs. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.

Mining, building, and crafting are important in Minecraft. So is farming!Farming helps players stay alive. From growing crops and animals to building underground farms, learn about the creative things you can do with your Minecraft farm.

This book introduces readers to how peanuts are grown, harvested, and prepared. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

Early readers will have fun discovering all the things they can see on their local farm! Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will have fun learning about farms, while they build confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.

This book introduces readers to how cranberries are grown, harvested, and prepared. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

This book introduces readers to how cashews are grown, harvested, and prepared. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

This book introduces readers to how wild rice is grown, harvested, and prepared. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

This book introduces readers to how vanilla is grown, harvested, and prepared. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

Farming is one of the most important jobs in our society, but what does a farmer really do all day? This book explores both agricultural and livestock farming in detail and describes the special skills and equipment that a farmer needs in order to ensure that the farm runs smoothly. Other aspects of working with animals and crops are explored, such as selling livestock and vegetables to people or businesses. Engaging visuals and interesting facts make this a great read for developing readers.

Early readers will have fun discovering all the things they can see on their local farm! Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will have fun learning about farms, while they build confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.

This book introduces readers to how cocoa beans are grown, harvested, and prepared. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

Gratefulness begins with babies! On every page of this beautiful board book, Jade Orlando's charming illustrations invite little ones to give thanks to their favorite farm friends. From thanking cows for their milk and bees for their honey to thanking sheep for a wooly sweater and the garden for yummy carrots, this sweet book teaches the youngest readers to celebrate and feel grateful for the simple gifts of the farm.

Agriculture is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the impacts of agriculture on the environment. Large-scale and personal solutions to agricultural issues are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities will leave students with ideas for improving the world around them. Book also includes a glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography.

Little readers will learn all about what farmers do and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Little observers will love sensing the wonder in the world around them. Spot the people, plants and animals buzzing around on the farm! ENCOURAGE CURIOSITY FOR OUR WORLD!

Most of the time we buy food from stores, but stores get the food from somewhere too. With the help of easy-to-follow text and detailed diagrams, readers will visit farms and follow food on its journey to farmers markets, factories, and stores. Readers learn how fresh foods are sold in markets and are also used to make the processed foods we buy in stores. Vibrant photographs make this book a visual feast.

This title introduces readers to the people who work on farms. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.

What's that you say? You're hungry? Right this very minute? Then you need a farmer. You have the stories of so many right here on your table! Award winners Lisl H. Detlefsen and Renee Kurilla's delicious celebration of food and farming is sure to inspire readers of all ages to learn more about where their food comes from—right this very minute!

Many years ago, most of the U.S. population lived on farms and produced their own food to eat. Now, only 2 percent of the population produces food for the entire world. Readers will learn that farmers are responsible for the fruits, vegetables, and meat we buy in the grocery store, and the ingredients that go into many other things. They often use technology to help them produce these things. Some farmers research ways to keep their animals comfortable and healthy. Because of farmers, we can have fresh, nutritious food on our plates every day. Help your readers learn to appreciate the work behind what we enjoy.

This title, Farmers, shows readers how farmers help their communities, using familiar examples of the food they provide. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

What was being a farmer like in the past? Readers can find out in this Spanish book that compares farming and farming equipment of today with farming of the past. Young readers will learn about the history of farming with this book that includes details about farming tools, irrigation systems, pesticides, and organic farming. The table of contents, glossary, and index gives readers the tools they need to better understand the content.

Feeding the growing population is causing serious problems for the environment. However, people still need to eat. How can people strike a balance between using the land for food and protecting the planet? This accessible and age-appropriate main text provides essential information about this problem and potential solutions. Detailed fact boxes, a helpful glossary, and vibrant, full-color photographs add extra insight into this crucial topic that allows readers to connect what they've learned about in science classes with issues that are currently in the news.

Most of us eat three full meals a day, but where does the food that reaches our plates, stocks our fridges, and fills the supermarket shelves come from? This informative book shows how methods of growing, using, and delivering food—one of the most vital resources to humans—have developed and changed throughout time. Find out about the history of food production and present-day methods of farming. Learn about food delivery, the processes used to preserve and store food to make it last longer, how different foods are prepared, and food safety. Real-world examples encourage discussion of the ethics and worldwide impact of the production, distribution, and consumption of this global resource.

What are ecosystems? Are they important? What makes up ecosystems? Know the answers to these questions and more by going over the pages of this educational book. Use this book as an introduction to the roles plants and trees play in making ecosystems healthy. Grab a copy of this book today!

A trip to the farm introduces basic math and technology concepts to a group of excited students. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title'My Farm'for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

The farmer is an important person in my community. A farmer takes care of crops and helps them grow. Find out more in Farmers, a People in My Community book.

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have never been more important. Just about every part of our lives is touched by one or more of those fields. In this book, check out many stories from the world of Agriculture, including these breaking headlines: Science: Pond Scum Studies Aid Farmers Technology: Texting to Track African Agriculture Engineering: Urban Rooftops Convert to Fertile Farms Math: Calculating Soil Erosion Saves Lives Find out how these storiesand many moreare making an impact on farmers, farming, and the food we eat. Each title in this series focuses on one important part of our world and provides multiple stories and insights on how STEM is having an impact. STEM skills are changing our world... every day. Keep up on the latest developmentsand find ways to challenge your own skillswith STEM IN CURRENT EVENTS.

Do you know the journey food takes to get onto your plate? A French fry isn't grown, it's made! It starts on a farm as a potato and then many hands help move it along to become the French fry on your plate. Explore all the helpers along the way such as the farmer tending the crop, workers at the processing plant, the delivery driver, and the chef. Sequenced text, real photographs, and informational sidebars provide an engaging text for children to understand the world around them. This title allows students to describe the relationship between the illustrations and the text.

Farmers know how to get the most out of the land, whether with crops or big farm animals. Readers learn more about the lives of these important community helpers with the help of full-color photographs and easy-to-read text. Readers discover how big tractors help farmers work quickly, and what kinds of animals call a farm home. Accessible text helps early readers grasp concepts, while a picture glossary pairs vocabulary with colorful photographs to help enhance comprehension. • High-interest topic engages young readers • Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension • Reading level supports beginning readers • Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary skills • Comprehendible index guides readers through each book

While today most food is bought from a grocery store, many years ago food was grown and harvested on the family farm. This informative title examines different types of foods eaten and how they were produced from the olden days to the present.

Describes different types of farms around the world and the crops they produce.

Most of the time we buy food from stores, but stores get the food from somewhere too. With the help of easy-to-follow text and detailed diagrams, readers will visit farms and follow food on its journey to farmers markets, factories, and stores. Readers learn how fresh foods are sold in markets and are also used to make the processed foods we buy in stores. Vibrant photographs make this book a visual feast.

As the world's population keeps growing, finding sources of food has become more important. Readers discover how challenging it is to produce crops that are healthy for both people and the environment. They learn the methods being used to reduce chemical pesticides, increase nutrients in the soil, and give farmers a more stable source of income.

This hugely popular brand of geography books take an interactive approach to each topic encouraging the reader to ask questions, collect, record and analyse their findings.

Children reach an age when suddenly they want to simply learn. Everywhere they look it's'how,''why,''where,''what.'Studies suggest that between the ages of 4 and 7 children's brains are the most like sponges, absorbing information at an extraordinary rate. Children at this age have grown out of flaps and other novelties and are perhaps only just learning to read-they need a range of books covering a lots of topics that suit this pre-reading and early-reading level.At preschool the emphasis is on play, going on to learning how to read and write, so home is where their interests can be really indulged. This is an age where learning is pure fun so the titles of the books reflect this. The First Facts books are small springboards that eventually lead onto a bigger picture.

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 goes into planting, growing, picking, and selling crops.

Farms are busy places throughout the year. Animals are born; fields are plowed and planted, and crops are harvested. The winters are quiet, but there are always chores to be done... and soon spring will come again. Here Gail Gibbons describes the activities and special qualities of life on a family farm.