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Planters and Cultivators: with Casey and Friends
Planters and Cultivators introduces children to the world of modern farming and the specialized equipment that is used on the farm for cultivating, planting and spraying crops. This book is filled with colorful action photographs, fun illustrations and a cast of cartoon equipment characters. As a companion to lessons about soil composition and soil nutrients, students will learn why and when these tools are used to manage and improve crop health and growth.
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Author
Holly Dufek
Organization
Octane Press
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Illustrated by Paul E. Nunn
Lessons Associated with this Resource
- Machines and People
- Machines in Agriculture
- People and Plants Need Nutrients
- The Soil We Grow In
- Exploring Texture in the Garden (Grades K-2)
- Machines on the Farm