"Living in a city prevents some children from seeing our farms. This book brings some of the big machines used every day on farms. A fun way for kids to learn how big farm machines get the work done while building literacy skills."--

Different kinds of tractors are shown being used to perform different types of work in colorful pictures with suitable text for beginning readers.

"Tractors, wagons, combines, and trailers-what are these things? They're all machines on a farm! How do they work? What are they for? Kids can get to know the many machines that make farms go in this interactive Pebble Sprout series"--

"In Farm Machines, beginning readers will follow a farmer throughout the year, learning about the many ways he or she uses a tractor to pull different farm equipment, such as plows, planters, and balers, to combining in the fall. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn what each piece of farm machinery is called and what it does. Photos and further detailed descriptions of different equipment help...

"It's a busy day at Happy Valley Farm and the farmer llama needs your help! Take a tour of the farm as you learn all about combines. Be sure to pay attention so you can pass your farmhands quiz and earn your llama-diploma. Cheerful illustrations and farm-tastic puns make learning about farmer llama's farm machines llots of fun!"--

"It's a busy day at Happy Valley Farm and the farmer llama needs your help! Take a tour of the farm as you learn all about plows. Be sure to pay attention so you can pass your farmhands quiz and earn your llama-diploma. Cheerful illustrations and farm-tastic puns make learning about farmer llama's farm machines llots of fun!"--

Let Mechanic Mike show you his favorite Farm Machinery. From tractors to combine harvesters, discover the incredible variety of some of the world's best-known farm machines.

Anyone who has ever tried to plant a garden-or even grow a plant-knows it's not always an easy task. That's why farmers do what they can to ensure a healthy crop, and that includes cultivating the soil. They till it, allowing air, nutrients, and water to circulate more easily. Doing this by hand would be nearly impossible on some farms, so farmers use some fantastic machines to aid them. Readers will love learning about the big machines called cultivators...

"Big farms need big machines, and crop sprayers are some of the biggest. Farmers use these timesaving devices to spread substances such as fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides on their crops. While readers learn about the different kinds of crop sprayers, their many parts, and their importance to the farm industry, they'll be impressed by the colorful photographs of the machines in action -- including one in the air!" -- Publisher's website.

"Describes machines used on a farm, including tractors, sprinklers, and combines. Includes easy-to-read text for beginning readers"--