Dk Eyewitness Books Farm

Farming is an integral part of life that has become one of the most valuable and relied upon resources ever. Discover its historical roots and learn about the future of farming in this comprehensive guide. Superb color photographs give the reader a unique "eyewitness" view of farm animals, crops, machines, harvesting, and every other aspect of farming. See all kinds of farm animals, both new breeds and old, a seed drill and a steam threshing machine,a sheep being shorn, an early tractor, a reaper-binder in action, a massive combine harvester, and horses at work. Learn how a cornstack is built, how wheat is separated from chaff, how genetic engineering affects farm animals, when the first plows were made, and what organic farmers do. Discover what silage is, who grew potatoes first, the inventions of the Egyptians, why dibblers walk backward, where corn is stored, what different animals eat, and much, much more! Discover the story of farming plowing, sowing, harvesting and rearing livestock.

This guide allows readers the opportunity to discover the story of farming including the rhythm of the seasons, the rearing of livestock and the work of ploughing, sowing and harvesting. On each spread a photograph of actual objects shows close-up detail.

Little ones can use their fingers to follow the glittery, bumpy, shiny trails in this farm book.

An interactive touch and feel book for babies packed full of their favorite animals and farmyard machines. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. Baby Touch and Feel: Farm is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn not only words but shapes and textures too. Bold, bright pictures and colorful illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby’s attention. This adorable picture book is a perfect first book for preschoolers and makes for an ideal baby gift. Not too big and not too small, this sturdy, padded sensory book is just the right size for little hands to hold. No need for Mom and Dad to turn the pages! Babies and toddlers can turn the tough board book pages themselves, which helps to develop their fine motor skills while building an early language foundation. This charming board book for babies includes: • An amazing range of different textures to explore • Clearly labeled pictures and a simple, easy to follow design • Easy to read text to encourage early vocabulary building • A texture or eye-catching area on every page • Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babies and their growing teeth Learning to read should always be this fun. Kids will get hours of play from this sturdy board book for babies and toddlers, from making the noises and reading the names to feeling the different textures. Packed full of shiny objects and some bumps and grooves, this educational book will engage small children and stimulate early childhood development in different ways. This touchy feely book, with its strong, baby-safe jacket, makes for an ideal baby gift. Complete the Series This delightful book is part of the Baby Touch and Feel range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books and includes titles like Baby Touch and Feel Animals, Baby Touch and Feel Bedtime, Baby Touch and Feel Colors and Shapes, and more for your little one to enjoy!

Text and photographs depict different aspects of farming through the ages including the equipment, domestic animals, crops, and the future of farming.

Photographs and simple text introduce children to the sounds farm animals make.

Little ones will love using their fingers to follow the glittery, bumpy shiny trails in DK's Follow The Trail Farm. This tactile board book is packed with colourful illustrations to help encourage early learning. Perfect for hands-on learning, every page of this board book has a bright, bold finger trail with a special sparkly, bumpy finish. Plus there are peepholes through to tiny animal or tractor characters that lead children along the pathways. Follow The Trail Farmis perfect for developing hand-eye coordination and pre-writing skills. Help your child learn as they explore farm life in Follow The Trail Farm. With tactile trails and fun peepholes, your little one will move through the farm discovering tractors, chickens, sheep and cows and all about life on a farm. Follow The Trail Farmmakes early learning fun for your little one.

The snacks we all know and love: rich chocolate, fresh strawberries, french fries, and . . . deep fried insects? Yes, insects are considered a healthy snack in some cultures, and for a good reason—they are low in fat and high in protein! Eyewitness Food serves up a rich history of the food we eat, from edible plants to manufactured meals and more. Starting with a colorful depiction of the food chain and featuring an in-depth look at every level of the food pyramid, discover the inside scoop on food. This guide offers a list of useful websites about food and nutrition as well as a comprehensivetimeline of the world’s food history. With the help of hundreds of full color photographs, see where the food on your dinner plate starts out, find out how different foods are used together to create new flavors, discover exotic delicacies from around the world, and much, much more! Discover the inside story of food from genetic modification to healthy eating

A unique, lavishly illustrated e-guide to the beauty and diversity of the Amazon--the rainforest and the river, its flora and fauna, and the people who live in the region. Applying the award-winning DK Eyewitness formula to the subject of the largest and most bio-diverse tract of tropical rainforest in the world, and the vast river that winds its way through it, this title profiles everything from the birds, animals, and insects that live there to the nine South American countries it extends across.