farm life

When a kind and hardworking duck nearly collapses from overwork, while taking care of a farm because the owner is too lazy to do so, the rest of the animals get together and chase the farmer out of town. Presented in English and Portuguese.

A boy describes how he cares for horses on a farm.

"Blue Weston's life is spiralling out of control. Her parents are sending her to boarding school next year. Her mad twin brothers are building pig chariots in the back shed. Her best friend has been abducted by zombies and replaced with a boy-crazy tween. And then there's the drought that's showing no signs of ending soon..."--OCLC.

"When Blue's favourite teacher announces she's engaged, Blue thinks she must have lost her mind. Why would Miss McKenzie want to get married? Especially to someone named James Linley Welsh-Pearson! Surely it couldn't be because she loves him--could it? Can Blue stop the wedding in time or will Miss McKenzie leave Hardbake Plains...forever?"--Back cover.

A reprint of Noah Blake's nineteenth-century diary in which he recorded the day-to-day activities on his father's farm.

Text and photographs present a brief history of China and introduce the daily life of the Chen family who lives in the rural village of Ai Shan.

Features photographs and descriptions of tractors and farm equipment.

Libby surprises her family while on their camping trip by getting up early to catch worms for their day of fishing.

"Craving a life that would connect her to the earth and her family roots, McMinn packed up her three kids, left her husband and her sterile suburban existence behind, and moved to rural West Virginia. Amid the rough landscape and beauty of this rural mountain country, she pursues a natural lifestyle filled with chickens, goats, sheep--and no pizza delivery"--Amazon.com.

"It's Christmastime at Happy Skies Farm! Tillus the worm, BigRed, Sammy and the rest of the team are excited to celebratethe season. But Casey the farmer is busy working: feeding animals, repairing fences, and planning for the yearahead. With so much to do, Casey wonders if she'll have timeto prepare for the holidays. That's when Tillus and the teamunite to make this Christmas extra special for their busy friend"--Provided by publisher.