Ocean State Libraries

Introduces the many different types of equipment used by farmers, including tractors, plows, and harvesters.

"Discusses the history, function, and workings of tractors"--Provided by publisher.

"Developed by literacy experts in partnership with educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to tractors through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

Presents a discussion of the early use and continuing development of farm tractors as agriculture expanded into previously uncultivated areas, from the steam-traction engines of the late eighteenth century through the multiple, modern models of the early twenty-first century, and includes photographs.

A grandfather is convinced that his rusty, trusty fifty-year old tractor will make it through another haying season.

Describes the work of tractors on the farm, where they prepare the soil, pull hay balers, spreaders, and implements, and help harvest the food.