Farming

Name: Farming
ISBN: 9781663979568

Wonder Readers: Find Out About Series

For the curious child eager to understand where their food comes from, this book demystifies the fascinating world of farming, from crops to farm animals.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child starts asking where food really comes from, beyond the grocery store. "Find Out about Farming" serves as a clear and engaging first encyclopedia on the topic, answering questions with vibrant photographs and straightforward text. It covers everything from growing crops like wheat and vegetables to raising animals like cows and sheep for milk, wool, and meat. The book nurtures a child's natural curiosity about the world, explaining complex processes in a way that is satisfying and easy for them to grasp. It's an excellent choice for elementary-aged children ready to connect their dinner plate to the fields and farms that produced it.

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What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Factually discusses animals being raised for meat, which may be upsetting for some sensitive children.

Sensitive Topics

The book addresses the fact that animals are raised for meat in a direct, secular, and scientific manner. It is presented as a part of the farming cycle. The text is not graphic but does not shy away from stating that cows provide beef or pigs provide pork. The resolution is factual, not emotional. It simply presents the information as part of the system.