tractors

Relates the history of the tractor and shows the changes in design that have resulted in the diesel-powered giants of today.

Katy, a crawler tractor, was a bulldozer in the summer and a snow plow in the winter. This is the story of Katy and the biggest snow storm that ever came to Geoppolis.

Describes how tractors are used to plow, plant, dump, and bail.

Color photographs and simple text provide information about tractors and how they are used.

When a big new yellow tractor arrives, Otis the friendly little tractor is cast away behind the barn, but when trouble occurs Otis is the only one who can help.

"A bright, fun book about tractors and farm for young readers. Includes combine harvesters, seed drills, tractors pulls!".

When building a community swimming pond, Tractor Mac and his friends on the farm discover that teamwork makes all the difference.

Farmer William Bee introduces young readers to his collection of tractors and farm machines. Describes the job each machine does on the farm, from tractors and ploughs to combine harvesters. Also shows how the windmill on the farm turns the milling machine which crushes grain from wheat until its flour. Includes diagrams of how several machines work.

Simple text and color photographs introduce children to tractors. Discusses their purpose, parts, role in farming, and such defining features as their big tires. Includes a picture diagram, a glossary, and further resources.