Frank Carlson Library

What's the difference between a bull and a steer? How are calves born? Adam Smith could tell you. He lives on a beef cattle farm and describes in vivid detail what makes working and playing on a cattle farm so much fun.

Follows the busy lives of Mr. and Mrs. Farmer on their farm throughout the seasons of the year, including turning over the soil in winter, caring for the baby animals born in spring, watering crops in the summer, and apples and wheat in fall. --

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.

Presents colorful photographs of the animals and objects that are typically found on a farm, along with the vocabulary word for each item.

Explains the activities that take place on a working sheep farm, from the perspective of a child who lives there.

Explains the activities that take place on a working dairy farm, from the perspective of a child who lives there.

From mending fences to seedlings and combines, life on the farm changes from season to season. Discover what farmers do in winter. Learn how crops are harvested in fall. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty of a year on the farm.

"Join Elmo, Grover, and more friends from Sesame Street as they explore a farm and learn about the people who work there. Readers can try their hand at farming with a grow-your-own-lettuce activity"--

Kailey and her cousins learn about pig farming from farmer Rich. They see how pigs are taken care of on the farm and the many things pigs provide us, including pork chops, ham and bacon.