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B 123746B 123746 Agricultural Drones
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Rose, Simon
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Farm fields can span hundreds of acres. With so much area to cover, checking crops and livestock can be difficult. But with an agricultural drone, this job becomes much simpler. Young readers will discover how drones help farmers maximize efficiencies and bring abundant harvests. Series nonfiction. Edge Books / Drones. IL 4-8. AR 5.7. Lexile 910. GR U.
Agricultural Drones IJ  
B 122593B 122593 Agricultural Engineering and Feeding the Future
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Rooney, Anne
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Agricultural engineers are in the front line in the challenge to provide a secure food supply for our world. This timely book explores how engineers design methods, as well as machinery for growing and harvesting crops, to make farming more efficient. Food supply. From the series Engineering In Action. AR 7.0 Lexile 1090 IL 5-8.
Agricultural Engineering and Feeding the Future IJ  
B 96040B 96040 Agriscience: Fundamentals & App. (5th Ed.)
Grade Lvl: ST Author: Burton, L. DeVere
Length: 835 Copyright: 2010

Complete title: Agricsience Fundamentals and Applications, International Edition 5th Edition. Introductory applied science textbook is intended for use in high school agriculture programs. Provides a broad-spectrum overview of agricultural industry and the industry-based sciences, including basic principles of science as they apply to plants, animals, soils and foods. Includes chapters that detail the information age, natural resources, integrated pest management, plant sciences (including botany, crops, & ornamentals),animal science, food science, and communication and management.
Agriscience: Fundamentals & App. (5th Ed.) ST  
KM 7240KM 7240 Agronomy Plant Set
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2001

52 plant specimens laminated onto white cardstock. Each is named and described. Includes grasses, grains, weeds, and legumes commonly found in the Midwest. A plant identification quiz is included. Purchased with 2002-2003 McElroy Grant Funds and donated by Riceville Community Schools.
Agronomy Plant Set JS  
B 103050B 103050 ALL KINDS OF FARMS
Grade Lvl: PI Author: HANSEN, ANN
Length: 32 Copyright: 1996

Describes what farms are like, how they differ from one another, andwhy many middle-sized farms are disappearing. From the series The Farm; Checkerboard Science Library. AR 3.8. Follett RL 4.2.
ALL KINDS OF FARMS PI  
B 89152B 89152 Ancient Agriculture: From Foraging to Farming
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Woods, Michael
Length: 96 Copyright: 2000

Discusses agricultural technology in various cultures from the Stone Age to A.D. 476, including China, Egypt, Mesoamerica, Greece, and Rome. From the series Ancient Technology. AR 7.3. Follett RL 6.0. IL 5-10.
Ancient Agriculture: From Foraging to Farming IJS  
B 123302B 123302 Apple Tree's Life Cycle
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dunn, Mary R
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Learn about the stages in an apple tree's life, as well as it's appearance. Nonfiction. Life science. From Pebble Plus: Explore Life Cycles Series. IL K-3. AR 2.1. Lexile 460. GR L.
Apple Tree's Life Cycle KP  
B 123300B 123300 At the Crop Farm
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pendergast, George
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Farmers are responsible for many of the foods we eat. From beans to corn and even rice, farmers all around the world use their land to feed people. Take a look at the lives of crop farmers tending to their fields. Learn what season farmers plant in, how plants grow in different areas, and even a bit about hydroponics, growing plants with just water and no dirt at all! Early reader. Nonfiction. Fun on the Farm Series. IL Pres-1. AR 0.9.
At the Crop Farm KP  
B 123301B 123301 At the Orchard
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Esseltine, Bruce
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Learn how farmers plant fruit trees in rows, then take care of them until the trees bear fruit. Learn how different orchards grow different fruits and what farmers do when the fruit gets ripe. Early reader. Nonfiction. Fun on the Farm Series. IL Pres-1. AR 0.9.
At the Orchard KP  
DVD 2012DVD 2012 Bill Nye Game: Earth History/Resources/Environment
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 30 Copyright: 2007

Complete title: The Way Cool Game of Science: Earth History, Resources and Environment. Interactive DVD game for two teams that tests their science knowledge about topics related to climate, farming, garbage, pollution solutions, water cycle. Bill's snappy answers to smart science questions use video clips from the Bill Nye video series. Questions correlate to national and regional science standards. Good for reinforcing concepts, pre-test review, enrichment or reward.
Bill Nye Game: Earth History/Resources/Environment IJ  
DVD 1698DVD 1698 Bill Nye: Farming
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1996

Bill Nye explores the science of agriculture, identifying all the factors necessary for successful farming. Visits a pineapple plantation and a typical farm to illustrate how food crops are planted and harvested. Explains the importance of soil, sunlight, and irrigation for plant growth and explains the need for crop rotation. Also examines the process of organic farming and visits an oyster farm. Aquaculture. Closed captioned.
Bill Nye: Farming I  
B 116763B 116763 Biotech Research
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: George, Charles / George, Linda
Length: 96 Copyright: 2012

An introduction to the field of biotech research, focusing on the process by which scientists learn and where that knowledge takes them, with anecdotes and direct quotations. Genetic engineering. Gene therapy. DNA. Growing organs & tissues. Biofuels. Nanotechnology. From the series Inside Science. IL 6-12.
Biotech Research IJS  
B 123481B 123481 Bitter Side of Sweet
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Sullivan, Tara
Length: 299 Copyright: 2016

Kept as forced labor on a chocolate plantation in the Ivory Coast, Amadou and his younger brother Seydou had given up hope, until a young girl arrives at the camp who rekindles the urge to escape. Realistic fiction. Survival stories. West Africa. Includes author's notes and epilogue. IL 8-12. AR 5.1. RC 5.3. Lexile 810.
Bitter Side of Sweet JS  
B 101497B 101497 Bountiful Harvest: Midwestern Farm Photographs
Grade Lvl: IJST Author: Loveless, Leslie
Length: 137 Copyright: 2002

Subtitle: The Midwestern Farm Photographs Of Pete Wettach, 1925-1965. Collection of photos taken by a self-taught photographer who worked for the Farm Security Administration as a county supervisor in Iowa during the 1930s and 1940s. Most of the black and white photographs are from this period. They reveal the many facets of life on the farm. Shows people at work and play, animals, farm equipment, country kitchens, etc. Iowa history; social life and customs.
Bountiful Harvest: Midwestern Farm Photographs IJST  
B 115177B 115177 Brief Biographies of Early Iowa Horticulturists
Grade Lvl: IJST Author: Nichols, Harry
Length: 107 Copyright: 2012

Collection by Professor Harry E. Nichols(completed in 1975) contains profiles of over 90 horticulturists, botanists, and foresters, etc. arranged in alphabetical order. Biographies are generally half to two pages in length and cover the pre Civil War period into the 1970s. Most of those individuals & families included were active in the horticultural organizations in the state of Iowa. IL 6-T.
Brief Biographies of Early Iowa Horticulturists IJST  
B 118551B 118551 Bugged: How Insects Changed History
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Albee, Sarah
Length: 168 Copyright: 2014

Chronicles the rivalry between the human and insect worlds that draws on myriad disciplines to explain the varying roles that bugs have played in building and toppling empires as well as the bug stories behind infamous disasters. Epidemics. Pandemics. Plagues. Follett RL 7.6 IL 5-8.
Bugged: How Insects Changed History IJ  
B 100718B 100718 Carver: A Life in Poems
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Nelson, Marilyn
Length: 103 Copyright: 2001

Collection of poems that combine to provide a portrait of the life of 19th century African American botanist and inventor George Washington Carver. Newbery honor book. Coretta Scott King Honor Award.
Carver: A Life in Poems IJS  
B 123505B 123505 Cesar Chavez in His Own Words
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Machajewski, Sarah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Cesar Chavez a labor leader of the twentieth century. His story is one as migrant field worker to champion of the voiceless. Readers will be able to learn about the man Robert F. Kennedy called one of the "heroic figures of our time". Includes primary sources, bibliography, content sidebars and an index. Nonfiction series. Eyewitness to History. Biography. IL 3-8. AR 6.0. Lexile 920.
Cesar Chavez in His Own Words PIJ  
B 115282B 115282 Coffee
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Chapman, Garry / Hodges, Gary
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Explains world commodities; examines how coffee is grown, harvested, processed, and traded; and discusses political, environmental, and social issues related to the coffee industry. From the series World Comodities. IL 5-8.
Coffee IJ  
B 97510B 97510 Collaboration for Career and Technical Education: Teamwork Beyond the Core Content Areas in a PLC at Work
Grade Lvl: T Author: Custable, Wendy / Farmer, Paul C
Length: 176 Copyright: 2020

A guide for readers who wish to integrate the PLC process into their CTE programs of study. The authors note that CTE teachers are often singleton teachers and, as a result, are often left out of the collaborative process, if they have access to one at all. The PLC system has numerous proven benefits that CTE teachers can use to develop their students' knowledge, develop rigorous academic standards and best practices, and best prepare their students for their lives post graduation. Consequently, these CTE educators need a PLC system that is structured uniquely for their situation and their fields of study. Key to developing a professional learning community consisting of multiple singleton teachers is learning how to focus on what all of these educators' fields of study have in common. Therefore, the authors provide all of the information these educators will need to define their clarity of purpose, discover their common denominators, and build a powerful collaborative process. Using this book, CTE educators and singleton teachers will learn the vital strategies necessary for team building and improvement and the creation of customizable collaborative processes.
Collaboration for Career and Technical Education: Teamwork Beyond the Core T  
KM 10021KM 10021 Commercial Crops Identification Mounts Series
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2007

The major commercial crops of the United States are included in this collection of 16 mounts. Each 5"x8" mount has a descriptive backing that gives the average, annual, U.S. statistics for total acres harvested, yield per acre, total production, and commercial value. Each backing also includes a range map of the U.S. showing each state for which that crop is of significant commercial value. The 16 specimens included are: alfalfa (stem, pods, and chops; barley (head and grain); buckwheat (stem and grain); corn (ear cross-section and grain); cotton (freeze-dried bolls, both closed and opened showing fibers); hops (vine section with flowers); millet (head and grain); oats (head and grain); peanuts (pods and nuts); rice (head and grain); rye (head and grain); sorghum (head and grain); soybeans (pods on stem and seeds); sunflower (striped and black oil achenes); tobacco (leaf and seeds); and wheat (head and grain). Funded by CSREES/USDA Agriculture Education Challenge Grant.
Commercial Crops Identification Mounts Series JS  
B 106716B 106716 Conserving the Environment
Grade Lvl: JST Author:
Length: 248 Copyright: 2006

A collection of articles that discuss whether or not there is an environmental crisis, whether or not global warming is a problem, and how government and society can conserve the environment. Environmental management. Environmental protection. Biodiversity. From the series Current Controversies.
Conserving the Environment JST  
B 103814B 103814 Cool Careers/for People Who Love to Make Things
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Burns, Monique
Length: 144 Copyright: 2004

Complete title: Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love to Make Things Grow. Profiles 12 careers related to horticulture and agriculture that do not require college, from farm crop production technician and agricultural aviation pilot to botanical artist and soil conservation technician. Covers duties, recommended high school classes, salary, and outlook. Lists further resources. AR 8.9. Follett RL 7.0.
Cool Careers/for People Who Love to Make Things IJS  
B 125918B 125918 Corn
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Gibbons, Gail
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

An illustrated introduction to corn that provides an overview of its history and discusses how it is planted, cultivated, harvested, and used. Juvenile nonfiction. IL 1-4. AR 4.4. GR K.
Corn PI  
B 128270B 128270 Corn Crops
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hansen, Grace
Length: 24 Copyright: 2024

Parts of a corn plant. This title takes readers to farms throughout the United States that grow corn. Readers will learn about the difference between sweet corn and field corn and how they are grown, harvested, stored, eaten, or made into different products. Beginning reader. Agriculture. Money & business. Series nonfiction: Agriculture in the USA! Lexile 690. IL K-3.
Corn Crops KP  
KM 10659KM 10659 Corn Germination Specimen Block
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Specimen block shows early monocot development from seed to young plant with secondary roots and leaves. Includes an instructional illustration.
Corn Germination Specimen Block KPIJS  
B 53639B 53639 Corn Is Maize
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Aliki
Length: 33 Copyright: 1976

Describes how corn was discovered and used by the Indians and how it came to be an important food through the world. AR 4.2. RC 3.1. Lexile 570. GR level O. IL K-3.
Corn Is Maize PI  
B 74267B 74267 Corn: What It Is, What It Does
Grade Lvl: P Author: Kellogg, Cynthia
Length: 48 Copyright: 1989

Introduction to corn, where and how it is grown, how it is eaten, and its uses in the home, school, and in industry.
Corn: What It Is, What It Does P  
KM 10748KM 10748 Crop Sciences Laboratory Manual W/CD-ROM
Grade Lvl: ST Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Reference for the agriculture classroom. High school agriculture instructors find the manual useful for supplementing their class laboratory activities. Provides color illustrations and photographs throughout the manual, a notes-taking section at the end of chapters, and a multipage laboratory exercise for each chapter. The 46-page instructor guide CD-ROM gives suggestions to help the instructor coordinate lab activities, suggests a list of potential plants and other materials that can be used for exercises, and includes lab prep outlines with sample answers to lab exercise questions. NICC Tech Prep Grant. Contents: manual and CD-ROM. Agronomy.
Crop Sciences Laboratory Manual W/CD-ROM ST  
B 122905B 122905 Crop Sprayers
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Maimone, S. M.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

A crop sprayer is a big farm machine. Farmers use these to spread fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides on their crops. Learn about the different kinds of crop sprayers, their many parts, and their importance to the farm industry. From the series "Fantastic Farm Machines". AR 3.4 GR I IL K-3
Crop Sprayers KP  
B 103051B 103051 CROPS ON THE FARM
Grade Lvl: PI Author: HANSEN, ANN
Length: 32 Copyright: 1996

Describes the main crops grown in the United States, the soil composition and climate conditions necessary for their growth, the development of hybirds, and the importance of caring for the land. From the series Farm; Checkerboard Science Library. AR 4.3. Follett RL 2.8.
CROPS ON THE FARM PI  
B 111463B 111463 Cycle of Rice, Cycle of Life: Story of Sustainable Farming
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Reynolds, Jan
Length: 48 Copyright: 2009

Photo-essay exploring the cultural and environmental aspects of traditional Balinese rice farming, a model of sustainable food production. Includes a map, foreward, and author's note. Bali. Sustainable agriculture. Sustainability. AR 8.0. RC 11.0. Lexile 1190. IL 3-7.
Cycle of Rice, Cycle of Life: Story of Sustainable Farming PIJ  
B 102705B 102705 Cyrus McCormick and the Mechanical Reaper
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: ALDRICH, LISA
Length: 112 Copyright: 2002

Profiles Cyrus Hall McCormick, whose hatred of farm work led him to invent a machine which made it much quicker and easier to harvest wheat, and which turned him into a multi-millionaire businessman. Harvesting machinery.
Cyrus McCormick and the Mechanical Reaper IJ  
B 105523B 105523 Day in the Life of a Farmer
Grade Lvl: P Author: Adamson, Heather
Length: 24 Copyright: 2004

Follows a farmer through a typical day, and answers questions children often have about the work of farmers. From the First Facts series Community Helpers at Work. AR 2.7. Follett RL 3.8. GR level L.
Day in the Life of a Farmer P  
B 122103B 122103 Dead Zones: Why Earth's Waters are Losing Oxygen
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Hand, Carol
Length: 80 Copyright: 2016

Explains what dead zones are, what causes them, and how they can be eliminated by changing agricultural practices. Anoxic zones. Marine eutrophication. Nutrient pollution of water. Human Impact on the Environment. AR 8.2 RC 11.7 Lexile 1230 IL 7-12.
Dead Zones: Why Earth's Waters are Losing Oxygen JS  
KM 9667KM 9667 Deluxe Soil Probe (BB)
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2007

Heavy-duty soil probe with foot stand for penetrating hard soils with a hand plunger that easily ejects a soil sample from tube. This 36" long tool takes a full 10"x1" core sample. Funded by CSREES/USDA Agriculture Education Challenge Grant.
Deluxe Soil Probe (BB) JS  
B 117433B 117433 Depleted & Contaminated Soil and Your Food Supply
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Hand, Carol
Length: 48 Copyright: 2013

Discusses how the contamination, depletion, and erosion of soil affects the food supply. Soils and nutrition. Plant nutrients. Soil degradation. Soil erosion. Sustainable agriculture. From the series Incredibly Disgusting Environments. IL 5-8.
Depleted & Contaminated Soil and Your Food Supply IJ  
KM 11509KM 11509 Driftless Area Initiative (DVD & Resource Kit)
Grade Lvl: S Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

Provides an introduction to the beauty and natural resource challenges of the Driftless Area of the Upper Mississippi River Basin. Clips of interviews with resource professional and local people involved with managing these resources are included. Some of the Driftless Area issues that are addressed: viticulture (grapes for wine-making); effects of conversion from deep-rotted perennial vegetation to cultivated agricultural lands; need for environmental regulation; research on prairie grasses for biomass energy production; agricultural economics; conservation ethics; research on greenhouse gasses and prairies; highly erodible lands and soil conservation; and the benefits of biofuel production in the Driftless Area. Contents: brochure, poster of the driftless area, and DVD with video presentation and interviews. Donated by the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. Driftless Area Initiative.
Driftless Area Initiative (DVD & Resource Kit) S  
B 106288B 106288 Dust Bowl
Grade Lvl: I Author: Heinrichs, Ann
Length: 48 Copyright: 2005

Discusses the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s when dust storms raged across the heartland of the United States causing damage that reached from North Dakota to Texas. Explains how a combination of bad farming practices and drought caused the deadly conditions and looks at how people and the government responded to the crisis. From the series We The People. Follett RL 5.4. AR 4.9. Lexile 750 IL 4-6.
Dust Bowl I  
B 127489B 127489 Dust Bowl
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Roesser, Marie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Most people have at least seen a snowstorm on television, but imagine a storm of dust instead of snow. These were called black blizzards in the Dust Bowl, which was the name for the Great Plains of the United States during the 1930s. Readers will learn what transformed green farmland and lush grassland into a disaster area, forcing thousands to leave, and finally how the land was restored. Nonfiction series: Look at US History: Crash Course. IL 2-6.
Dust Bowl PI  
B 78609B 78609 Dust Bowl: Disaster on the Plains
Grade Lvl: I Author: ANDRYSZEWSKI, TRICIA
Length: 64 Copyright: 1993

Examines the human and natural causes of the severe dust storms that turned much of the Great Plains into a "dust bowl" in the 1930s and describes the devastation caused by those storms.
Dust Bowl: Disaster on the Plains I  
B 81516B 81516 Early Settler Life: Early Farm Life
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Gunby, Lise
Length: 80 Copyright: 1992

Looks at farm life in early America. Details the methods used to clear the land, fieldwork, beekeeping, raising livestock, making maple syrup, etc. AR 5.3. Follett RL 6.2.
Early Settler Life: Early Farm Life PI  
B 121292B 121292 Eating Ethically
Grade Lvl: I Author: Felix, Rebecca
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

Explores ethical and environmental issues in the food industry. From the series Food Matters. AR 5.8 Lexile 900 IL 4-6.
Eating Ethically I  
B 121293B 121293 Eating Organic
Grade Lvl: I Author: Rissman, Rebecca
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

Explores the organic food industry. Natural foods. From the series Food Matters. AR 6.1 Lexile 920 IL 4-6.
Eating Organic I  
B 78181B 78181 Egyptian Farmers
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Kerr, Jim
Length: 24 Copyright: 1991

A simple introduction to the day-to-day life of the Egyptian farmer including information on farming methods, implements, crops, and the importance of the Nile floods.
Egyptian Farmers PI  
B 102980B 102980 Eli Whitney: American Inventor
Grade Lvl: I Author: BAGLEY, KATIE
Length: 48 Copyright: 2003

A biography of the inventor of the cotton gin, whose application of standardized parts to the production of weapons and other machines was a major influence in the development of industry. From the series Let Freedom Ring: The New Nation. AR level 5.6. Follett RL 5.2.
Eli Whitney: American Inventor I  
B 108897B 108897 Eyewitness Books: Farm (Revised)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Halley, Ned
Length: 64 Copyright: 2000

Text and photographs depict different aspects of farming through the ages including the equipment, domestic animals, crops, and the future of farming. From the series Eyewitness Books. AR 7.2. Follett RL 7.4.
Eyewitness Books: Farm (Revised) IJS  
B 113013B 113013 Factory Farming
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 183 Copyright: 2010

Contains essays that offer a variety of perspectives on the issue offactory farming, debating whether factory farming is economically beneficial, ethical, or harmful to human health or the environment, and considering the future of the industry. From the series Current Controversies. IL 7-12.
Factory Farming JS  
B 108331B 108331 Fantastic Farm Machines
Grade Lvl: P Author: Peterson, Cris
Length: 30 Copyright: 2006

Simple text and photographs describe twelve big pieces of farm machinery that do various jobs, including planting, plowing, harvesting, and watering. Farm equipment. Agricultural machinery. AR 4.8. Follett RL 3.1.
Fantastic Farm Machines P  
B 105145B 105145 Farm
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hoena, B.A.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2004

Presents a tour of a working farm, looking at animals, buildings, fields, and crops. From the Pebble Plus series A Visit to. AR 1.5. Follett Rl 1.7. Lexile 290. GR level I. IL Pres-1.
Farm KP  
B 103053B 103053 FARM MACHINERY
Grade Lvl: PI Author: HANSEN, ANN
Length: 32 Copyright: 1996

Introduces various kinds of agricultural machinery, describes some of their major parts, and explains how these machines are used on the farm. From the series The Farm; Checkerboard Science Library. AR level 4.9. Follett 5.5.
FARM MACHINERY PI  
B 89611B 89611 Farm Machines
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Richards, Jon
Length: 32 Copyright: 1999

Text and cross-sectional illustrations focus on the design, technology, and uses of various types of farm machines, including the tractor, plough, and combine harvester.
Farm Machines PI  
B 110932B 110932 Farm Machines
Grade Lvl: K Author: Pipe, Jim
Length: 24 Copyright: 2009

In very simple language and photographs, describes farm machines. Includes quizzes and games. From the series Read and Play. Follett RL 1.6. IL Pres-1.
Farm Machines K  
B 104022B 104022 Farm Through Time
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Wilkes, Angela
Length: 31 Copyright: 2001

Picture and text follow the history of a farm from medieval times (800) to the 21st century, looking at how the tasks and tools involved in farming changed over the years. Flaps lift to reveal changing activities inside the farm buildings. Picture book for older readers. Illustrated by Eric Thomas. Follett RL 5.7.
Farm Through Time PIJ  
B 117394B 117394 Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Martin, Jacqueline Briggs
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Follows Will Allen's work to revolutionize the way kids think about food and where it comes from, by developing urban farms and establishing farmer's markets, in order to feed the world. City farming. Urban agriculture. Iowa author. AR 4.2 RC 3.7 Lexile 770 IL 2-5.
Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table PI  
KM 12337KM 12337 Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table (Read-Along)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Martin, Jacqueline Briggs
Length: 0 Copyright: 2014

Follows the life of urban farmer Will Allen, who grew up on a dairy farm and had a career in professional basketball, but decided to return to growing food in Milwaukee. Kit contains audio CD read-along (18 min read by Peter Jay Fernandez; note read by author.;Track 1 has page-turn signals, track 2 does not) and picture book by Iowa author Jacqueline Briggs Martin. AR 4.2 RC 3.7 Lexile 770 IL 2-5.
Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table (Read-Along) PI  
B 103054B 103054 FARMERS
Grade Lvl: PI Author: HANSEN, ANN
Length: 32 Copyright: 1996

Discusses what farmers do and how their work has changed and continues to change over the years. From the series The Farm; Checkerboard Science Library. AR 4.0. Follett RL 3.5.
FARMERS PI  
B 117548B 117548 Farmers: Then and Now
Grade Lvl: P Author: Zamosky, Lisa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

An introduction to farmers, the jobs they do, and the tools they use, and features photographs and information about how farming has changed over the years. From the Primary Source Readers series My Community Then & Now. Lexile 530 GR level P IL 1-3.
Farmers: Then and Now P  
B 71902B 71902 Farming
Grade Lvl: P Author: Gibbons, Gail
Length: 32 Copyright: 1988

Introduces farming and the work done on a farm throughout the seasons. Guided Reading level M. AR 2.4. RC 3.5. Lexile 350.
Farming P  
B 86809B 86809 Farming
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Love, Ann
Length: 32 Copyright: 1998

Discusses various kinds of farming, including livestock farming. AR 5.3. RC 6.8. Lexile 950.
Farming PI  
B 108117B 108117 Farming
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Mayer, Cassie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2007

Introduces the elements of the global community, looking at farming around the world, and explaining why farmers are important to communities. From the series Our Global Community. Follett RL 2.3.
Farming KP  
B 100461B 100461 Farming and Industry
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Coster, Patience
Length: 32 Copyright: 1998

Discusses the roles of farming in producing crops and animals used for food and clothing, and industry, which produces other goods used by people around the world. From the series Step-By-Step Geography. Follett RL 4.5.
Farming and Industry PI  
B 68826B 68826 Farming Today Yesterday's Way
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Bellville, Cheryl
Length: 40 Copyright: 1984

This book traces a year of life on a small dairy farm in western Wisconsin where draft horses rather than modern machines do most of the farm work.
Farming Today Yesterday's Way PI  
KM 9112KM 9112 Field Crops of the U.S. (BB)
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1997

Crop identification poster (25x36) with full-color photos and descriptions of 21 field crops commonly grown in the United States. Crops covered include barley, canola, corn, cotton, dry beans, flax, safflower, grain sorghum, soybeans, sugarbeets, sugarcane, sunflower, tobacco, and wheat. Agronomy. NICC Tech Prep Grant.
Field Crops of the U.S. (BB) JS  
B 116095B 116095 Fifty Machines That Changed the Course of History
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Chaline, Eric
Length: 224 Copyright: 2012

Introduces fifty mechanical devices developed since the 18th-century that have influenced human culture and quality of life, in the categories of industry, agriculture, media, transport, science, computing, energy and home. Machinery History. Machinery Social aspects. IL 6-10.
Fifty Machines That Changed the Course of History IJS  
B 77966B 77966 FIRST LOOK AT GROWING FOOD
Grade Lvl: P Author: LLEWELLYN, CLAIRE
Length: 32 Copyright: 1991

Introduces the activities of gardening and farming and discusses what is involved in growing fruits and vegetables.
FIRST LOOK AT GROWING FOOD P  
B 105007B 105007 Food and Farming
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Bowden, Rob
Length: 48 Copyright: 2004

Discusses the ways in which traditional farming systems have damaged the environment, and looks at alternative, sustainable ways to provide enough food for the world's people without further injuing the earth. Gives illustrations from around the world. From the Sustainable World series. AR 9.4. Follett RL 6.2.
Food and Farming IJ  
B 116217B 116217 Food and Farming
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Green, Jen
Length: 64 Copyright: 2013

Examines the impact of environmentalism on food and farming, discussing the modernization of farming, genetically modified organisms, pesticides and water use, and green farming methods. Includes case studies, "Then and Now" comparisons, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources. From the series Impact Of Environmentalism. AR 9.2 Lexile 1240 IL 6-12.
Food and Farming IJS  
B 100256B 100256 FOOD AND FARMING
Grade Lvl: PI Author: ROBSON, PAM
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

Uses interactive projects to teach children where food comes from. From the series Geography For Fun. Follett RL 4.2.
FOOD AND FARMING PI  
B 128066B 128066 Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wenjen, Mia
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

Go on a tour of eco-friendly farms around the globe! From urban gardens to farms under the sea, discover the many different sustainable ways people have been growing food for centuries, and new innovations that are battling the effects of climate change on farming. Rhyming text and inset boxes with definitions for new vocabulary words make the topic accessible to young learners. Sustainable agriculture. Around the world. Engineering and technology connections. IL K-3.
Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World KP  
B 120981B 120981 Food Science: You Are What You Eat
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Lanser, Amanda
Length: 112 Copyright: 2015

Looks at the history of food science. Contents: Chapter 1: Rickets, Putrid Meat, and Plumpy'Nut. Chapter 2: Ancient Theories to Renaissance Revelations. Chapter 3: Birth of Modern Food Science. Chapter 4: Food Preservation and Safety. Chapter 5: The Government Gets Involved. Chapter 6: Great War, Great Depression, Great Science. Chapter 7: The Rise of Agribusiness. Chapter 8: Emergence of the Food Label. Chapter 9: The Future of Food Science. From the ABDO series History Of Science. Lexile 1150 IL 7-12.
Food Science: You Are What You Eat JS  
B 116761B 116761 Food: The New Gold
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Gay, Kathlyn
Length: 96 Copyright: 2013

Explores the economical, political, and environmental issues related to food; discusses reasons starving population do not have food despite surpluses in other regions; and looks genetic engineering of plants and animals. GMOs. World hunger. Food security. Food supply. Sustainable agriculture. RC 11.0 Lexile 1150 IL 8-12.
Food: The New Gold JS  
B 122534B 122534 Foodprints: The Story of What We Eat
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Ayer, Paula
Length: 206 Copyright: 2015

Provides facts about food, helping readers understand food production, marketing, and its role in society. Sorts food myths from reality. Includes Infographics. IL 6-12.
Foodprints: The Story of What We Eat IJS  
B 119932B 119932 From Farm to Restaurant
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hord, Colleen
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Text and photographs describe how food is produced on farms, how food gets from the farm to a restaurant, and provides information about processing. Food industry and trade. Food supply. From the series Little World Communities And Commerce. AR 3.2 IL K-2.
From Farm to Restaurant KP  
B 122770B 122770 From Field to Plate
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Bright, Michael
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Shows how methods of growing, using, and delivering food have developed and changed throughout time. Presents 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. Food industry and trade. From the series Source To Resource. Lexile 1040 IL 3-6.
From Field to Plate PI  
B 114866B 114866 From Kernel to Corn
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Nelson, Robin
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Describes step-by-step how corn seed becomes corn on the cob. From the series Start to Finish. AR 2.1 RC 2.8 Lexile 350 GR level L IL K-3.
From Kernel to Corn KP  
B 114869B 114869 From Peanut to Peanut Butter
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Nelson, Robin
Length: 24 Copyright: 2013

Briefly introduces the process by which peanut butter is made from peanuts. From the series Start to Finish. AR 2.3 RC 3.2 Lexile 540 GR level L IL K-3.
From Peanut to Peanut Butter KP  
B 89855B 89855 GARDENING IN IOWA AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Grade Lvl: JST Author: FOWLER, VERONICA
Length: 156 Copyright: 1997

Month-by-month gardening guide offers tips from members of the Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa. Provides information specific to the state's climate and soils.
GARDENING IN IOWA AND SURROUNDING AREAS JST  
B 121295B 121295 Genetically Modified Food
Grade Lvl: I Author: Rissman, Rebecca
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

Book helps readers trace the history of GMOs, explore the science behind it, understand why and how we utilize them, and discuss controversies concerning GMOs from an objective viewpoint. From the series Food Matters. AR 6.0 Lexile 900 IL 4-6.
Genetically Modified Food I  
B 100334B 100334 George Washington Carver
Grade Lvl: P Author: CARTER, ANDY
Length: 48 Copyright: 2001

Recounts the life of the African American agriculturalist at the Tuskegee Institute, emphasizing his love of plants and his belief in living in harmony with the natural world. From the series On My Own Biography. AR level 3.3. Follett RL 2.2.
George Washington Carver P  
B 110532B 110532 George Washington Carver
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Bolden, Tonya
Length: 41 Copyright: 2008

Biography of American botanical researcher and agronomy educator, George Washington Carver, whose work to promote alternative crops inthe post Civil War South played a major role in revolutionizing Southern agriculture. Follett RL 6.1. AR 7.4. RC 7.4 Lexile 1040.
George Washington Carver IJ  
B 119241B 119241 George Washington Carver
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Gould, Jane H
Length: 24 Copyright: 2013

Briefly describes the life of George Washington Carver, who pioneered many developments in plant use and promoted peanuts as a standard food choice. From the series Jr. Graphic American Inventors. AR 4.4 IL 3-6.
George Washington Carver PI  
B 77704B 77704 GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER: NATURE'S TRAILBLAZER
Grade Lvl: PI Author: ROGERS, TERESA
Length: 72 Copyright: 1992

Examines the life and accomplishments of the black scientist famed for his agricultural research and innovations.
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER: NATURE'S TRAILBLAZER PI  
B 116151B 116151 George Washington Carver: Scientist and Inventor
Grade Lvl: PI Author: McKissack, Patricia / McKissack, Fredrick
Length: 24 Copyright: 2013

A simple biography of George Washington Carver, who told farmers to grow peanuts and sweet potatoes to "rest" their soil between cotton crops and who developed more than 300 peanut-base products. Peanuts. Agriculturists. From the series Famous African Americans. AR 3.2 IL 2-4.
George Washington Carver: Scientist and Inventor PI  
B 107388B 107388 Giant Tractors
Grade Lvl: P Author: Mezzanotte, Jim
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Photographs and text provide a close-up look at giant tractors, discussing the history of the vehicles, their power and size, the cab interior, and the work they do, and introducing the manufacturers of the machines. From the series Giant Vehicles. AR 3.1. Follett RL 2.0. GR level M. DRA 28.
Giant Tractors P  
B 122872B 122872 GMOs
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Colson, Mary
Length: 48 Copyright: 2017

Explores the field of genetically modified foods (plants & animals). Genetically Modified Organisms. From the series Cutting-Edge Technology. IL 5-8
GMOs IJ  
KM 13634KM 13634 Goldie's History 4th Grade: Iowa's Corn and Agriculture Industry
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

Fourth grade. Corn has been at the center of Iowa life for much of its existence, and Iowa leads the United States in corn production. The state set a 2016 record with 2.7 billion bushels of corn raised. In addition, the yield in 2018 set an all-time high with an average of 204 bushels per acre. Iowa’s incredibly fertile fields stretch for miles of corn and soybeans, providing the United States with two of its most valuable exports. But as farmers are growing more crops and managing more acres, fewer Iowans are making a living as farmers. The number of farms in Iowa is on a steady decline while the average farm size continues to rise. Technology drives increasingly efficient precision farming. This begs the question: Has farming in Iowa shown more continuity or change? In this lesson, students will analyze sources and then write an argumentative essay for a fictitious competition sponsored by the Iowa State Fair board. Contents include: Teacher's manual, 4 books: John Deere, That’s Who! by Tracy Nelson Maurer; The Biography of Corn by L. Michelle Nielsen; The Kid Who Changed the World by Andy Andrews; : The Farm That Feeds Us: A Year in the Life of an Organic Farm by Nancy Castaldo; Mystery photos and "Think Like..." cards. Primary Sources. IL Grade 4.
Goldie's History 4th Grade: Iowa's Corn and Agriculture Industry I  
B 111846B 111846 Good Garden
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Milway, Katie
Length: 30 Copyright: 2010

Subtitle: How One Family Went From Hunger to Having Enough. Eleven year old Maria Luz and her family have a small farm in Honduras, but may not have enough food to sustain them for the year, so Maria's father must leave home to find work, leaving her in charge of the garden. Endnotes, add information about food security around the world and includes a glossary of Spanish words. From the series CitizenKid. AR 5.1. Follett RL 4.8. RC 5.4. Lexile 820. IL 2-5.
Good Garden PI  
B 117514B 117514 Great American Dust Bowl
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Brown, Don
Length: 80 Copyright: 2013

A graphic novel account of the giant dust storms in the Midwest in the 1930s discusses the ecological and agricultural damage caused by the storms. AR 5.1 RC 6.6 Lexile 860 IL 5-10.
Great American Dust Bowl IJS  
B 84021B 84021 Harvest Year
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Peterson, Cris
Length: 32 Copyright: 1996

A photographic essay about foods that are harvested year-round in the United States. AR 4.9. Follett RL 5.8.
Harvest Year KP  
B 122902B 122902 Hay Balers
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Weingarten, E.T.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Just one bale of hay can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds (907 kg)! Along with learning how a hay baler does its job, readers will find out what kind of crop hay is and why it’s needed. From the series "Fantastic Farm Machines". AR 2.9 GR J IL K-3
Hay Balers KP  
B 117151B 117151 How Do Humans Depend on Earth?
Grade Lvl: I Author: Lundgren, Julie K
Length: 24 Copyright: 2013

Presents facts about how people depend on the Earth, and explains how plants use photosynthesis to produce food and oxygen, purify water and reduce erosion, and form fossil fuels, and describes how human activities impact the Earth and conservation can preserve it. Earth (Planet)-- Effect of human beings on. Environmental responsibility. From the series My Science Library: Life Science-Plants. AR 6.8 IL 4-5.
How Do Humans Depend on Earth? I  
KM 11366KM 11366 Human Skull Replica
Grade Lvl: IJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2011

Includes one Human Skull Replica. An accurate representation of a natural skull. This detailed-life-size model features individually cast and fitted teeth to give a particularly fine representation of human dentition; a sectioned, removal calvarium; and jaw hinged with a spring to accurately demonstrate movement. Size: 8"Lx5.5"Wx6"H. (http://wardsci.com/product.asp?pn=IG0009880) This kit was purchased with 2009-2010 McElroy Grant funds as a project of the Riceville High School Ag Education program.
Human Skull Replica IJS  
B 100208B 100208 IF YOU WERE A FARMER
Grade Lvl: PI Author: SCHOMP, VIRGINIA
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

Describes the activities of farmers at different times of the year and the various tools and machines that they use.
IF YOU WERE A FARMER PI  
KM 13760KM 13760 Industry Jobs Book Set
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2024

There are all sorts of careers, from working with animals to working with computers! Choosing a career path can be challenging. Fields such as agriculture, sports, and health care all require different skills and education. Industry Jobs book set highlights careers in various areas of interest, exploring what workers in each job do and the skills and training needed for different jobs. This kit includes a set of 6 books: Jobs in Agriculture; Jobs in Computer Science; Jobs in Health Care; Jobs in Sports; Jobs in Transportation; Jobs with Animals. Careers and college. Vocational guidance. Series nonfiction: Industry Jobs by ABDO. IL 4-8.
Industry Jobs Book Set IJ  
B 96029B 96029 Introduction to Biotechnology
Grade Lvl: ST Author: Herren, Ray
Length: 413 Copyright: 2005

Subtitle is: An Agricultural Revolution. Intended as a text for use in high school agriscience courses. Provides students with a basic understanding of the concepts behind the biotechnology revolution inagriculture. Topics such as cell funcions, genetics, genetic engineering, the uses of biotechnology, and careers in biotech are covered within the chapters.
Introduction to Biotechnology ST  
B 95883B 95883 Invasive Plants: Guide to Identification and the Impacts and Control of Common North American Species, 2nd Edition
Grade Lvl: T Author: Kaufman, Sylvan / Kaufman, Wallace
Length: 518 Copyright: 2012

Full-color illustrated photographs of over 175 species of invasive plants in North America that describes their environmental and economic impact.
Invasive Plants: Guide to Identification and the Impacts and Control of Com T  
B 124757B 124757 Inventors of Food and Agriculture Technology
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Morrison, Heather S
Length: 144 Copyright: 2016

An introduction to food and agriculture technology and its inventors from Clarence Birdseye, inventor of the frozen food industry, to Will Keith Kellogg, inventor of corn flakes. Food and agriculture has changed throughout the centuries. Some of the most crucial inventions in food and agriculture include food preserves, cellophane, canning, and frozen food. This book examines men and women who invented these objects and many others, and their impact on today's society. Series nonfiction: Designing Engineering Solutions. Biography. Includes glossary, timelines. Agricultural innovations. IL 7-12.
Inventors of Food and Agriculture Technology JS  
B 113018B 113018 Jobs on a Farm
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dickmann, Nancy
Length: 24 Copyright: 2011

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce early readers to the different types of jobs people can have on a farm. From the Acorn series World of Farming. GR levl H. IL Pres-1.
Jobs on a Farm KP  
B 104839B 104839 John Deere
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Hall, M. C.
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

Examines the life of John Deere, co-founder of Plough Manufactory, a business opened to manufacture steel plows, and which continues to make farm machinery. Industrialists. Agricultural machinery. AR 3.9. Follett RL 6.0.
John Deere PI  
KM 9734KM 9734 Ken-a-Vision Digital Microscope
Grade Lvl: S Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2007

This Megapixel Digital CoreScope adds digital microscopy to your classroom. Powered by USB 2.0 to capture clear images directly to your computer. Used as a standard microscope or a digital microscope. Comes with Applied Vision Software for Windows. Prepared slide sets are included: Roots and Stems of Flowering Plants; Growth and Reproduction of Cells; and The Wonderful Structure of the Plant Cell. Meant to be used as a part of a module for teaching Math and Science Problem Solving in Agriculture. Module related to "Evaluating the small similarities and differences in crops, seeds and plants." Contents: instruction manual; microscope with plastic cover; CD-ROM; and three sets of prepared slides. Restricted to grades 7 and up. Purchased with Perkins Funds (2007-2008) as a project of Riceville High School Ag Education program.
Ken-a-Vision Digital Microscope S  
B 125816B 125816 Kid Who Changed the World
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Andrews, Andy
Length: 38 Copyright: 2014

The Kid Who Changed the World tells the story of Norman Borlaug, who would one day grow up and use his knowledge of agriculture to save the lives of two billion people. Two billion! Norman changed the world! This engaging story reveals the incredible truth that everything we do matters! Based on his book The Butterfly Effect, Andy's timeless tale shows children that even the smallest of our actions can make a difference in someone's life. In turn, that person makes a difference in someone else's life, and the blessing is passed from person to person. Through each character's story, readers will see that they, too, can be the kid who changes the world. Revised and updated content of Lend 114520. IL 2-6. AR 4.3.
Kid Who Changed the World PI  
KM 10749KM 10749 Math for Soil Scientists
Grade Lvl: S Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Written for students and practitioners in the field of soil science who must learn or review basic mathematical operations faced when studying or working with soils. Covers the most common equations in the soil science field. Units: Basics, Quantifying Physical and Chemical Properties of Soil, and Problem Solving in Soil Biochemistry. NICC Tech Prep Grant. Agronomy. Contents: textbook and answer key.
Math for Soil Scientists S  
B 116930B 116930 Methane Energy
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Farrell, Courtney
Length: 112 Copyright: 2013

Investigates the production and use of methane as an energy source, covering the costs, risks, potential roadblocks, and benefits. Describes how methane/anaerobic digesters work. Methane hydrates. Biogas. From the series Innovative Technologies. Lexile 1250 IL 6-12.
Methane Energy IJS  
B 114879B 114879 Migrant
Grade Lvl: P Author: Trottier, Maxine
Length: 34 Copyright: 2011

Anna, the child of Mennonites from Mexico who travel north to harvest fruit and vegetables, compares herself to various animals that share some of her behaviors, and wonders what it would be like to be a tree with deep roots as opposed to a feather in the wind. Notable Books for a Global Society 2012. Agricultural laborers Fiction. AR 3.9 RC 4.7 Lexile 880 IL 1-3.
Migrant P  
KM 90049KM 90049 Miller Mobile Arc VR Welding System
Grade Lvl: IJS Author:
Length: 2021 Copyright: 2022

A virtual reality welding simulation tool designed to attract, engage and introduce students to welding through a hands-on augmented reality experience. This kit is not available for summer checkout. Checkout restricted to Keystone AEA Instructional Services Staff and LEA CTE staff, including LEA School Counselors. IL 6-12.
Miller Mobile Arc VR Welding System IJS  
B 122849B 122849 My Chocolate Bar and Other Foods
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Greathead, Helen
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Explores where chocolate comes from, how it is made and discusses how fair trade helps people around the world achieve better working conditions and fair prices for growing chocolate and other products such as bananas, tea, peanuts, sugar and honey. From the series Well Made, Fair Trade. Lexile 1090 IL 5-9.
My Chocolate Bar and Other Foods IJ  
KM 11893KM 11893 Norman Borlaug: Hero In a Hurry
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Swanson, Lora
Length: 37 Copyright: 2009

Book profiles the life & work of Iowan Norman Borlaug, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and the first agricultural scientist to receive the award. Borlaug worked throughout the world and trained others to solve food production problems and prevent mass starvation. His philosophy, that everyone born has the right to food, inspired many. Dr. Borlaug's work earned the name of Green Revolution. Discusses his establishment of The World Food Prize and some of those who were awarded the prize for their efforts to fight hunger & poverty. Kit contains 25 copies of the book by Lora Swanson, plus a curriculum written by Mary Foell, and another curriculum written by Kendall Natvig. For grades 5-8. Kit was presented by The Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation. For more information go to: http://www.normanborlaug.org/education/inspire.html.
Norman Borlaug: Hero In a Hurry IJS  
B 117085B 117085 Norman Borlaug: Hero In a Hurry
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Swanson, Lora
Length: 37 Copyright: 2013

Profiles the life & work of Iowan Norman Borlaug, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and the first agricultural scientist to receive the award. Borlaug worked throughout the world and trained others to solve food production problems and prevent mass starvation. Also discusses his establishment of The World Food Prize and some of those who were awarded the prize for their efforts to fight hunger & poverty. IL 5-10. Presented by The Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation. For more information go to: http://www.normanborlaug.org/education/inspire.html.
Norman Borlaug: Hero In a Hurry IJS  
B 110652B 110652 On the Farm
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Graham, Ian
Length: 36 Copyright: 2006

Photographs and text describes various machines that work on a farm including tractors and combines, corn harvestors and manure spreaders, and cultivators. From the series Machines At Work. Follett RL 5.7. AR 5.5.
On the Farm PI  
B 109787B 109787 Orange In January
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Aston, Dianna Hutts
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

An orange begins its life as a blossom where bees feast on the nec- tar, and reaches the end of its journey, bursting with the seasons inside it, in the hands of a child. Orchards. Orange groves. FollettRL 2.4. Ar 3.6. Pres-1.
Orange In January KP  
B 121846B 121846 Our Daily Bread, The Essential Norman Borlaug
Grade Lvl: ST Author: Vietmeyer, Noel
Length: 284 Copyright: 2011

Our Daily Bread is the story of how one man saved billions from certain hunger. Borlag developed super-productive food crop varieties and donated them to the world. Having found how to lift food production, he stuck to his mission, regardless of all those who opposed him. The story ends in 1969, but the Author's Note describes the Iowa native's awarding in 1970 of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Our Daily Bread, The Essential Norman Borlaug ST  
B 117435B 117435 Pesticides and Your Body
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Landau, Jennifer
Length: 48 Copyright: 2013

Examines the use of pesticides, how they became so popular, the health problems they can cause, and how you can protect yourself against them. Pesticides- Health aspects. Pesticides- Environmental aspects. Pesticides- Toxicology. From the series Incredibly Disgusting Environments. IL 5-8.
Pesticides and Your Body IJ  
B 66093B 66093 Picture Book of Cows
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Patent, Dorothy
Length: 40 Copyright: 1982

The simple, readable text covers such topics as birth, the stages of growing up, the physical make-up of cows, and the difference between beef and dairy cattle.
Picture Book of Cows PI  
B 87718B 87718 Picture Book of George Washington Carver
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Adler, David A
Length: 30 Copyright: 1999

A brief biography of the African American scientist who overcame tremendous hardship to make unusual and important discoveries in the field of agriculture. AR 5.2. Follett RL 5.5. RC 4.9. Lexile 830. GR level N. IL 2-4.
Picture Book of George Washington Carver PI  
KM 11300KM 11300 Plant & Soil Science: Fundamentals & Applications
Grade Lvl: S Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2010

Leads the learner through four major sections: Introduction to Plants; Fundamentals of Soil Science; Fundamentals of Plant Growth and Propagation; and Crops--Applied Plant and Soil Science. Organized into 28 chapters, each chapter features learning objectives, key terms (defined in the glossary), tables, charts, illustrations and color photographs to aid the learning and teaching process. Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter indicate to the student and the teacher the important concepts. The review questions at the end of each chapter are tied to the learning objectives to help assess the students grasp of key concepts contained within each chapter. Similarly, additional resources are listed at the end of each chapter, and a Knowledge Applied section contains student activities designed to get the students doing so that they begin understanding plant and soil science. In the final chapter, students who enjoy learning about and working with plants and soils can learn more about employing the necessary skills and education for a career paths in plant and soil science. Requires Mac OS 10.4 or 10.5. Requires Win XP w/SP2 or SP3, or Vista w/SP1. Contents: instructor's manual, six copies of the textbook, ClassMaster CD-ROM, and Classroom Interactivity CD-ROM. This item was purchased with 2009-2010 Perkins Funds as a project of the Riceville Agricultural Education Program.
Plant & Soil Science: Fundamentals & Applications S  
B 122901B 122901 Planters
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Weingarten, E.T.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Planters, tractor-pulled tools can look quite different. Some are small, sowing just one row, and some can plant as many as 48 rows at a time! Find out how these machines work and see their parts in motion in labeled photographs. Also discover how technology is changing this farm machine as well as some other seeding devices. From the series "Fantastic Farm Machines". AR 3.3 GR I IL K-3
Planters KP  
B 122583B 122583 Plants vs. Meats: The Health, History, and Ethics of What We Eat
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Hughes, Meredith Sayles
Length: 96 Copyright: 2016

Discusses the health, cultural, and ethical aspects of eating vegetarian foods. Covers food production and consumption in the U.S. Discusses what our prehistoric and BCE ancestors ate; the science of nutrition and changing dietary recommendations; and new trends Explores the future of food: insect protein, 3-D printing of food, and hydroponics, among others. RC 12.9 IL 7-12.
Plants vs. Meats: The Health, History, and Ethics of What We Eat JS  
B 97503B 97503 PLC in CTE
Grade Lvl: T Author: Adams, Sandra
Length: 116 Copyright: 2021

The power of professional learning communities to create thriving cultures of achievement within career and technical education. This book highlights how CTE experiences allow students and adult learners alike to realize new potential within themselves. The answer lies in teacher-driven change. Dr. Adams contends that in order to build efficacy in students, CTE teachers need support to build their own efficacy around instruction. PLC in CTE details how adult learners strengthen both individual and collective efficacy as educators—following the PLC frameworks of inquiry, research and the science of learning. Adult learners learn best when they transition between individual reflection and small group collaborative sessions. We need collaboration around high evidence-based instructional practices that embody career and technical experiences.
PLC in CTE T  
KM 9290KM 9290 PWIM: Field (BB)
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2001

PWIM poster to be used with the Picture Word Inductive Model, a language arts strategy developed by Emily Calhoun for teaching reading and writing. Laminated photo (20"x30") shows two older men (in ethnic garb) standing in a field or patch of what appears to be large cabbages. Use Vis-a-vis marker (or one that wipes off with water) to mark on the poster to create a dictionary-like word bank.
PWIM: Field (BB) KPI  
B 106089B 106089 Read About George Washington Carver
Grade Lvl: P Author: Feinstein, Stephen
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

A biography of African-American scientist George Washington Carver, providing information on his childhood and early life, his education, and his accomplishments in science. From the series I Like Biographies! Follett RL 2.3. AR 3.8.
Read About George Washington Carver P  
B 94198B 94198 Renewing the Countryside: Iowa
Grade Lvl: ST Author:
Length: 160 Copyright: 2003

Collection of stories about Iowans who are working in rural areas and farm communities to produce quality products and services while protecting the environment. Some topics include conservation (tall grass prairie; woodlands; heirloom plant varieties); farming; arts, tourism and culture (nature trail, historic villages; farm resorts); marketing (farms; cottage industries; farmers market); product innovations (goat cheese; soy foods; wine industry; nut growers); energy (wind; biomass); community (community food system; habitat restoration; diversity gardens); and learning (land use issues; entrepreneurs; spirituality center).
Renewing the Countryside: Iowa ST  
B 94130B 94130 Resources for Environmental Literacy: Five Teaching Modules for Middle and High School Teachers
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 189 Copyright: 2007

Topics: Biodiversity; Genetically modified crops; Earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis; Global climate change; and Radioactive waste. Each of the five modules includes such features as: Student learning goals based on Benchmarks for Science Literacy and the Standards; Background content for teachers; A suggested teaching approach, including misconceptions to watch out for and assessments to use; and Student activities and materials you can adapt to your classroom needs.
Resources for Environmental Literacy: Five Teaching Modules for Middle and T  
B 125886B 125886 Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Farm
Grade Lvl: K Author: Scarry, Richard
Length: 20 Copyright: 2019

Put on your overalls and head to work on the farm with rumbling tractors, giant plows, speedy cornhuskers, and more! Agriculture. Farm life. Board Book. Juvenile nonfiction. IL Pres-K.
Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Farm K  
B 125768B 125768 Right This Very Minute: A Table-to-Farm Book About Food and Farming
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Detlefsen, Lisl H
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

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! The author explains how food is grown and harvested and describes the work of farmers. IL 1-4. AR 4.6. Lexile 910.
Right This Very Minute: A Table-to-Farm Book About Food and Farming KPI  
B 96035B 96035 Science of Agriculture (3rd Edition)
Grade Lvl: ST Author: Herren, Ray
Length: 646 Copyright: 2007

Textbook provides students with a basic understanding of the concepts behind the agricultural industry. Concentrates more on the "why" behind the industry. Topics include plant and animal systems, soils, cell functions, genetics, genetic engineering, plant and animal reproduction, entomology, the uses of biotechnology, and careers. Includes a thorough examination of the controversy and concerns over the use of genetic engineering, genetically modified organisms, cloning, and their perceived and potential dangers to humans and the environment.
Science of Agriculture (3rd Edition) ST  
B 96034B 96034 Science of Animal Agriculture (3rd Edition)
Grade Lvl: ST Author:
Length: 383 Copyright: 2007

Textbook is designed for courses aimed at teaching science along with concepts associated with the industry of animal agriculture. Text presents the application of biological science used in producing and caring for animals/livestock. Topics such as nutrition, anatomy, animal industry (beef, dairy, swine, poultry, sheep, horse, honey bee, aquaculture, small animal), consumer concerns, animal welfare, diseases, cloning, genetics, entomology, pathology, and animal behavior are covered.
Science of Animal Agriculture (3rd Edition) ST  
B 126558B 126558 Secret Garden of George Washington Carver
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Barretta, Gene
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Tells the inspiring life and history of George Washington Carver, from a baby born into slavery to celebrated botanist, scientist, and inventor. His passion and determination are the seeds to this lasting story about triumph over hardship a tale that begins in a secret garden. Biography. U.S. History. Agriculturalists. Includes timelines. IL K-4. AR 4.5.
Secret Garden of George Washington Carver KPI  
B 121704B 121704 See How They Work & Look Inside Farm Equipment
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Discusses a number of different types of farm equipment. From the series Look Inside Machines. Lexile 1090 Illustrated guide. IL K-3.
See How They Work & Look Inside Farm Equipment KP  
B 103209B 103209 Soil
Grade Lvl: PI Author: RICHARDSON, ADELE
Length: 24 Copyright: 2002

Discusses the different types of soil, its properties, erosion, pollution, and how humans can protect soil. Includes activity: Hands On: Soil and Water. From the series Exploring the Earth (Bridgestone Science Library). AR 4.1. Follett RL 3.5.
Soil PI  
KM 10019KM 10019 Soil Class Samples
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2007

Samples of soil texture classes. Set of eight in-glass jars on block base includes: Silt Loam; Clay; Sandy Loam; Clay Loam; Muck; Loam; Peat; and Sandy.
Soil Class Samples JS  
B 128268B 128268 Soybean Crops
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hansen, Grace
Length: 24 Copyright: 2024

Learn about this miracle crop, the history of soybeans, soybeans farms, and parts of a soybean plant. Takes you to farms throughout the United States that grow soybeans. Learn a short history of soy, the different kinds that are grown in the US and what they are used for, whether for eating or being made into different products. Beginning reader. Agriculture. Money & business. Series nonfiction: Agriculture in the USA! Lexile 660. IL K-3.
Soybean Crops KP  
B 120973B 120973 Story of Seeds: From Mendel's Garden to Your Plate, and How There's More of Less to Eat Around the World
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Castaldo, Nancy F
Length: 136 Copyright: 2016

Discusses the history of modern farming and the diversity of available plants. Also describes how seeds—and subsequently worldwide food sources, biodiversity, and sustainability—are involved in international politics, economic history, genetic research, and many other areas. Lexile 1110 IL 6-12.
Story of Seeds: From Mendel's Garden to Your Plate, and How There's More of IJS  
B 118368B 118368 Strike! : The Farm Workers' Fight for Their Rights
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Brimner, Larry Dane
Length: 172 Copyright: 2014

Chronicles the history of the farm workers strike of 1965 led by Cesar Chavez and Larry Itliong and the founding of the United Farm Workers of America labor union. Account of the 1965 Delano grape strike describes the causes of the strike, its impact on United States agriculture. Orbis Pictus Honor Book 2015. Lexile 1220 IL 6-11.
Strike! : The Farm Workers' Fight for Their Rights IJS  
B 116933B 116933 Substainable Agriculture
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Owings, Lisa
Length: 112 Copyright: 2013

Discusses the technology of sustainable agriculture, including the costs, risks, potential roadblocks, and benefits. Chapters include the history of agriculture,; the importance of sustainable agriculture; the need for sustainable energy; biotechnology & genetic engineeering; precision agriculture; biodiverse farming systems; and the future of sustainable agriculture. Aquaponics. Genetically modified crops & animals. Agroforestry. Agribusiness. Sustainability. From the series Innovative Technologies. Lexile 1220 IL 6-12.
Substainable Agriculture IJS  
B 111941B 111941 Sunscreen for Plants
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Mooney, Carla
Length: 48 Copyright: 2010

Explores the development and creation of Purshade, an SPF 45 spray that can be applied to crops in order to prevent burning and dehydration. Effect of solar radiation on plants. From the series Great Idea. AR 5.3. IL 4-7.
Sunscreen for Plants IJ  
B 110124B 110124 Super Soybean
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Bial, Raymond
Length: 40 Copyright: 2007

Explains how soybeans are grown and harvested. Also covers processing and distribution, history, and many uses including foods, plastics, crayons, paints, ink, and fuel. Legumes. Soy products. AR 6.6. Follett RL 5.0.
Super Soybean IJ  
B 122589B 122589 Sustainable Agriculture
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Hand, Carol
Length: 112 Copyright: 2016

Describes new technologies in sustainable agriculture, and discusses future technologies. From the series Cutting-Edge Science And Technology. Lexile 1210 IL 6-12.
Sustainable Agriculture IJS  
KM 10772KM 10772 Suunto Optical Height Meter
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Suunto Height Meter PM-5/15520 is an instrument for measuring heights, especially heights of trees, with great accuracy and speed. Can also be used to determine the angle of gradient. Used by foresters, cartographers, geologists, miners, and architects. Contents: user's guide, Suunto Height Meter, and cloth storage bag. Purchased from the 2009 Iowa Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom program and a donation from the Howard County Farm Bureau and provided from Riceville School.
Suunto Optical Height Meter JS  
B 113936B 113936 Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Montgomery, Sy
Length: 148 Copyright: 2012

Presents a biography of Temple Grandin, revealing how she became a preeminent figure in the livestock industry and a spokesperson for people with autism. Discusses how Grandin's belief in fair treatment for animals resulted in her creation of cruelty-free facilities for livestock and features full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations throughout. Animal scientists. Animal specialists. Autistic people. Animal welfare. AR 7.6. RC 7.5. Lexile 960. IL 5-8.
Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the IJ  
B 126102B 126102 Thing About Bees: A Love Letter
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Larkin, Shabazz
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A love letter from a father to his two sons, and a tribute to the bees that pollinate the foods we love to eat. Insect pollination. Agriculture. Insects. IL K-3.
Thing About Bees: A Love Letter KP  
B 120913B 120913 Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation
Grade Lvl: I Author: Thomas, Peggy
Length: 40 Copyright: 2015

Examines the life and career of Thomas Jefferson, who in addition to his accomplishments as a politician and president was also talented in the field of agriculture. Jefferson had many interests, including his passion for plants and animals, which was evident in his roles as farmer, diplomat, and president. Includes details his farming practices & about the seeds he acquired and the plants he tried to grow in his gardens. Includes Quotations/Quotes. AR 6.4 RC 10.6 Lexile 1120 IL 4-6.
Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation I  
B 83282B 83282 Tractor
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brown, Craig
Length: 24 Copyright: 1995

A farmer uses his tractor to prepare the soil, plant seeds, harvest corn, and haul it away to be sold. Iowa author. IL Pres-1.
Tractor KP  
KM 10501KM 10501 Tractor Puzzle
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

Wooden puzzle has 12 pieces.
Tractor Puzzle K  
B 110931B 110931 Tractors
Grade Lvl: K Author: Pipe, Jim
Length: 24 Copyright: 2009

In very simple language and photographs, describes tractors. Includes quizzes and games. From the series Read and Play. Follett RL 1.2.
Tractors K  
B 122900B 122900 Tractors
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Weingarten, E.T.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2017

Tractors are one of the most useful and utilized machines on a farm. They are designed to pull heavy loads. See some impressive tractors at work, learn the essential parts of tractors and a few of their important loads and attachments. From the series "Fantastic Farm Machines". AR 3.2 GR I IL K-3
Tractors KP  
B 113800B 113800 Tractors in Action
Grade Lvl: P Author: Brady, Peter
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Discusses the history, function, and workings of tractors. Farm tractors. From the First Facts series Transportation Zone. AR 3.4. Lexile 740. IL 1-3.
Tractors in Action P  
B 67772B 67772 Tractors: From Yesterday's Steam Wagons
Grade Lvl: I Author: MURPHY, JIM
Length: 60 Copyright: 1984

The complete title is: Tractors: From Yesterday's Steam Wagons to Today's Turbocharged Giants. The author relates the history of the tractor and show the changes in design that have resulted in the diesel powered giants of today.
Tractors: From Yesterday's Steam Wagons I  
B 104303B 104303 Tremendous Tractors
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Mitton, Tony
Length: 24 Copyright: 2003

Presents color illustrations with rhyming text that describes tractors and the work they do on the farm. Argricultural machinery. From the series Amazing Machines. AR 3.6.
Tremendous Tractors KP  
B 88300B 88300 True Book: Wheat
Grade Lvl: PI Author: LANDAU, ELAINE
Length: 48 Copyright: 1999

Examines the history, cultivation, and uses of wheat. AR 5.1. RC 4.9. Lexile 820. GR level M.
True Book: Wheat PI  
B 121299B 121299 Urban Farming
Grade Lvl: I Author: Rissman, Rebecca
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

Urban Farming helps readers trace the history of farming in urban areas, understand why we do it, explore the science behind it, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. From the series Food Matters. AR 5.7 Lexile 890 IL 4-6.
Urban Farming I  
B 115938B 115938 Vehicles on the Farm
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Peppas, Lynn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Explains what farm vehicles are and the many jobs they do, looks at the parts of various farm vehicles, and describes different types of farm vehicles, including groundbreaking plows, cultivators, manure spreaders, and others. Includes color photographs. From the series Vehicles On The Move. AR 4.0. Lexile 730. IL 2-4.
Vehicles on the Farm PI  
KM 10957KM 10957 Vernier CO2 Gas Sensors (Set of 8)
Grade Lvl: S Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Vernier CO2 Gas Sensor measures gaseous carbon dioxide levels by monitoring the amount of infrared radiation absorbed by carbon dioxide molecules. Very Important: Do not place the sensor tube directly into any liquid. Intended only for measuring gaseous, not aqueous, CO2 concentration. Has two settings: low range (0-10,000 ppm) and high range 0-100,000 ppm). Contents: eight booklets, eight gas sensors, and eight 250mL gas sampling bottles (Nalgene bottle with lid). Purchased by the Riceville High School Agricultural Education program with Perkins Funds (2009-2011) as part of the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) project. Three-week loan period. Checkout is restricted to educators trained in the use of Vernier sensor equipment. Questions about training? Please contact Keystone AEA Science Consultant Jason Martin-Hiner JMartin-Hiner@aea1.k12.ia.us
Vernier CO2 Gas Sensors (Set of 8) S  
KM 10958KM 10958 Vernier Conductivity Probes (Set of 8)
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Probe is great for environmental testing for salinity, total dissolved solids (TDS), or conductivity in water samples. Can monitor concentration or conductivity at three different sensitivity settings. Contents: eight booklets, eight probes, and eight bottles of Sodium Chloride standard calibration solution. Purchased by Riceville High School Agricultural Education program with Perkins Funds (2009-2011) as part of the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) project. Three-week loan period. Checkout is restricted to educators trained in the use of Vernier sensor equipment. Questions about training? Please contact Keystone AEA Science Consultant Jason Martin-Hiner JMartin-Hiner@aea1.k12.ia.us
Vernier Conductivity Probes (Set of 8) JS  
KM 10960KM 10960 Vernier Soil Moisture Sensor (Set of 8)
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Sensor uses capacitance to measure the water content of soil. Simply insert this rugged sensor in the soil to be tested and the volumetric water content of soil is reported in percent. Contents: eight booklets and eight sensors. Purchased by Riceville High School Agricultural Education program with Perkins Funds (2009-2011) as part of the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) project. Three-week loan period. Checkout is restricted to educators trained in the use of Vernier sensor equipment. Questions about training? Please contact Keystone AEA Science Consultant Jason Martin-Hiner JMartin-Hiner@aea1.k12.ia.us
Vernier Soil Moisture Sensor (Set of 8) JS  
KM 10961KM 10961 Vernier SpectroVis Optical Fiber/Spectrometer
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2010

SpectroVis is a portable, visible spectrophotometer that measures at 100 wavelengths over a range of 400 nm to 725 nm. With 3 nm resolution, it satisfies the needs of most educational applications. Can be turned into an emissions spectrometer using the SpectroVis Optical Fiber insert by inserting the unit into the cuvette holder and point the 1 m optical fiber at a light source. Contents: user's guide, SpectroVis unit, USB cable, 15 plastic cuvettes and lids, optical fiber guide, and optical fiber. Purchased by Riceville High School Agricultural Education program with Perkins Funds (2009-2011) as part of the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) project. Three-week loan period. Checkout is restricted to educators trained in the use of Vernier sensor equipment. Questions about training? Please contact Keystone AEA Science Consultant Jason Martin-Hiner JMartin-Hiner@aea1.k12.ia.us
Vernier SpectroVis Optical Fiber/Spectrometer JS  
KM 10715KM 10715 Vernier Stainless Steel Temp Probes (Set of 8)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

The Stainless Steel Temperature Probe is a rugged, general-purpose laboratory temperature sensor. Has a sealed stainless steel shaft and tip that can be used in organic liquids, salt solutions, acids, and bases. Note: Do not completely submerge the sensor since the handle is not waterproof. Typical uses include the following: heat of fusion experiments, weather studies, monitoring endothermic, specific heat experiments, and insulation studies. Contents: two guides and eight temperature probes. Training required. Purchased by Keystone AEA with ARRA Funds as part of the Every Learner Inquires initiative. Two copies were purchased by the Riceville High School Agricultural Education program with Perkins Funds (2009-2011) as part of the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) project. Three-week loan period. Checkout is restricted to educators trained in the use of Vernier sensor equipment. Questions about training? Please contact Keystone AEA Science Consultant Jason Martin-Hiner JMartin-Hiner@aea1.k12.ia.us
Vernier Stainless Steel Temp Probes (Set of 8) IJS  
B 96483B 96483 Water Right: Conserving Our Water Preserving Our Environment
Grade Lvl: ST Author:
Length: 64 Copyright: 2005

Opening with an overview of the world's water resources, the book invites readers to consider the array of environmental, social and economic benefits landscapes provide relative to the small amount of water they require. This 2005 publication by The International Turf Producers Foundation (now The Lawn Institute) contains seven chapters and ten case studies which illustrate the benefits realized when water purveyors and users have cooperated to apply the best landscape water-conservation practices. A checklist for indoor and outdoor water conservation and recommended landscape water conservation ordinances are presented.
Water Right: Conserving Our Water Preserving Our Environment ST  
B 116950B 116950 Weed is a Flower: The Life of George Washington Carver
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Aliki
Length: 32 Copyright: 1988

Brief text and pictures present the life of George Washington Carver, a man born a slave, who became a scientist and devoted his entire life to helping the South improve its agriculture. Agriculturists. AR 4.3 RC 2.8 Lexile 640. GR level N. IL K-4.
Weed is a Flower: The Life of George Washington Carver KPI  
B 84739B 84739 Week at the Fair: A Country Celebration
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Easton, Patricia
Length: 42 Copyright: 1995

The excitement of a county fair is experienced through the eyes of a young girl who exhibits her horse and pig and joins her family and friends in enjoying the fair's attractions.
Week at the Fair: A Country Celebration PI  
B 89374B 89374 What's for Lunch?: Corn
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Robson, Pam
Length: 32 Copyright: 1998

An introduction to the corn we eat, starting at the farm with its planting and harvesting, until it is sold in markets. Also discusses the manufacture of other products made from corn. AR 3.4. RC 2.9. Lexile 620.
What's for Lunch?: Corn KP  
B 89376B 89376 What's For Lunch?: Rice
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Robson, Pam
Length: 32 Copyright: 1998

Follows rice from its source on farm or plantation right through to the table discussing how rice is grown, processed, and produced. AR level 3.6.
What's For Lunch?: Rice KP  
B 128269B 128269 Wheat Crops
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hansen, Grace
Length: 24 Copyright: 2024

Learn about this staple crop, the history of wheat, growing wheat, and parts of a wheat plant. Takes you to farms throughout the United States that grow wheat. Learn a short history of wheat, the different kinds that are grown, and what they are commonly used for. Beginning reader. Agriculture. Money & business. Series nonfiction: Agriculture in the USA! Lexile 550. IL K-3.
Wheat Crops KP  
B 125840B 125840 When Cesar Chavez Climbed the Umbrella Tree
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Hanel, Rachael
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Cesar Chavez is famous for his role as a civil rights leader. But do you know what he was like as a child? From losing his childhood home to toiling in fields as a migrant worker, Cesar wanted to help. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness. Biography series: Leaders Doing Headstands. Biography. IL 1-4. AR 3.9. Lexile 580. GR P.
When Cesar Chavez Climbed the Umbrella Tree PI  
B 114922B 114922 Where Does Our Food Come From?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stilwell, Debra
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Simple text and photographs explain the different places that food comes from. From the series Everyday Mysteries. AR 2.8 IL K-2.
Where Does Our Food Come From? KP  
B 128156B 128156 Why Do We Need Poop?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Laura K
Length: 32 Copyright: 2024

Ever ask yourself, "Do we need poop?" Well, the answer is...YES! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this not-so-lovely part of nature is essential to our world. We need poop to help crops grow and replenish soil. Certain animals even eat poop for nutrients! Our Earth. Science and nature. Series nonfiction: Pebble Explore: Nature We Need. IL K-3. AR 3.3. Lexile 510. GR N.
Why Do We Need Poop? KP  
B 128154B 128154 Why Do We Need Soil?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murray, Laura K
Length: 32 Copyright: 2024

Discover how this often overlooked--or even annoying--part of nature is essential to our world. We need dirt to grow crops and construct buildings and roads. Dirt is even important to the air we breathe. Science and nature. Our Earth. Soil science. Series nonfiction: Pebble Explore: Nature We Need. IL K-3. AR 3.6. Lexile 570. GR N.
Why Do We Need Soil? KP  
B 83283B 83283 Winter Wheat
Grade Lvl: P Author: Guiberson, Brenda Z
Length: 32 Copyright: 1995

Story about wheat farming. Through Farmer Albert, children see the growing season of winter wheat from the preparation of the land in late summer, to the autumn planting, through the winter-spring growth, to the subsequent summer harvest. AR 4.3. RC 3.2. Lexile 620. GR level M.
Winter Wheat P  
B 70807B 70807 WONDERS OF DAIRY CATTLE
Grade Lvl: I Author: SCURO, VINCENT
Length: 64 Copyright: 1986

Examines the breeds, care and products of dairy cattle.
WONDERS OF DAIRY CATTLE I  
B 69516B 69516 Working Horse
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Patterson, Geoffrey
Length: 31 Copyright: 1986

Introduction to work horses has a British slant but explains how they were developed for strength and used for farming, and offers portraits of seven common breeds, also discusses harnesses and parts of the horse.
Working Horse PI