Akron Public Library

"Learn about the role of harvesters in this title published jointly with New Holland Agriculture. Explore how harvesters work and what is in store for the future of this piece of farming equipment."--

Discusses the foods harvested in the fall and festivals held around the world to celebrate them.

Describes the importance of freshwater to plants and people and explains how to build and use a rain barrel.

Spend the day with Kristy, her family, and two best friends as they pick apples and pumpkins at Battleview Orchards in New Jersey.

"Visit an apple orchard and learn how apples grow, how cider is made, and what foods we make with apples. Color photos and easy-to-read text tell about this favorite treat in the season of fall"--

Without harvesting machines to gather crops when they're ready, farming would be much more difficult and time-consuming. In the pages of this brightly designed book, budding farmers will love learning how these amazing pieces of equipment operate through clear and accessible language and vivid photographs of machines at work. Fun fact boxes add more interesting information throughout the narrative, while a concluding activity helps readers review...

"Find out how grains are produced, taking the rice we eat as an example. Discover how rice is planted, grown then harvested, and how it is then shipped to supermarkets or stores to land on our tables"--

Describes a trip to an apple orchard, how apples are picked and stored, and which apples are best for eating.

Many people around the world don't have clean water. Fog often goes unused by people. Fog nets can provide communities with clean, cheap water. Harvesting Fog for Water looks at the science behind the technology and how it can improve the lives of whole communities.

This book introduces the fall season by highlighting the harvest of pumpkins and how they are used.