George the Farmer

George the Farmer
Author: Simone Kain
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-12-08
Genre: Farmers
ISBN: 9780994194251

When Ruby smells smoke while George and Jack are harvesting, thoughts of a successful broad bean crop harvest are almost extinguished. Join the Farmer family in this pulsating tale of smoky success.

George the Farmer

George the Farmer
Author: Simone Kain
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-05
Genre: Australia
ISBN: 9780645165005

When the Farmer family heads north for the biggest beef show in the Southern Hemisphere, floods threaten their road trip. Will they make it to the show on time?

George Washington

George Washington
Author: Pamela Hill Nettleton
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1404801847

Give readers a fresh look into the fascinating lives of six famous Americans. This Series is aligned with the Standard, "The History of the United States' Democratic Principles and Values, and the Peoples from Many Cultures Who Contributed to Its Cultural, Economic, and Political Heritage," as required by the National Council for History.

On the Farm, At the Market

On the Farm, At the Market
Author: G. Brian Karas
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2016-04-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250116511

On the farm, workers pick vegetables, collect eggs, and make cheese. At the market the next day, the workers set up their stands and prepare for shoppers to arrive. Amy, the baker at the Busy Bee Café, has a very special meal in mind-and, of course, all the farmers show up at the café to enjoy the results of their hard work. This informative book introduces children to both local and urban greenmarkets and paints a warm picture of a strong, interconnected community.

George the Farmer

George the Farmer
Author: Simone Kain
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-06-28
Genre: Farms
ISBN: 9780994194213

Shearing is in full swing on the Farmer's farm with all hands on deck. Will George return home from playing cricket to help Ruby and Lucy get the sheep undercover before the rain sets in? Kev and Susan the New Zealand shearers won't be impressed if the wool is cold and wet.Join George and Ruby along with their family and friends in the second George the Farmer story teaching children about important farming practices and where their food and fibre comes from.

The Farmer and the Clown

The Farmer and the Clown
Author: Marla Frazee
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2014-09-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442497459

Whimsical and touching images tell the story of an unexpected friendship and the revelations it inspires in this moving, wordless picture book from two-time Caldecott Honor medalist Marla Frazee. A baby clown is separated from his family when he accidentally bounces off their circus train and lands in a lonely farmer’s vast, empty field. The farmer reluctantly rescues the little clown, and over the course of one day together, the two of them make some surprising discoveries about themselves—and about life! Sweet, funny, and moving, this wordless picture book from a master of the form and the creator of The Boss Baby speaks volumes and will delight story lovers of all ages.

Aquascaping

Aquascaping
Author: George Farmer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2020-11-10
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1510753397

Learn how to create and maintain your own underwater ecosystem. Aquascaping is the art of creating beautiful aquariums with natural materials and live plants. From the brilliance of Takashi Amano and numerous other innovators, aquascapes have become a popular way to enjoy aquariums. In Aquascaping: A Step-by-Step Guide to Planting, Styling, and Maintaining Beautiful Underwater Aquariums, planted aquarium expert George Farmer teaches how to create the perfect aquascape. Included in this book are full-color photographs that will supply readers with: Step-by-step instructions on setting up your tank Different styling suggestions that best suit your landscape How to pick plants, rocks, driftwood, substrate, and aquatic life Understanding the chemistry and biology involved in keeping a healthy aquarium Maintenance and upkeep And much more Creating an underwater ecosystem is not only a rewarding experience, but can bring much peace and relaxation to your life. So whether you’re a novice aquarist or seasoned aquascaper, Aquascaping will teach you all the tricks of the trade so that your beautiful aquarium can be enjoyed by family, friends, and, most importantly, yourself.

George Beadle, an Uncommon Farmer

George Beadle, an Uncommon Farmer
Author: Paul Berg
Publisher: CSHL Press
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780879696887

George Beadle was a towering scientific figure whose work from the 1930s to 1960 marked the transition from classical genetics to the molecular era. Among other distinctions, he made the pivotal, Nobel Prize–winning discovery with Edward Tatum that the role of genes is to specify proteins. From 1946 to 1960 he led the Caltech Biology Division, rebuilding it to a powerhouse in molecular biology, and afterwards became a successful President of the University of Chicago. This is the first biography of a giant of genetics, written by two of the field's most distinguished contributors, Paul Berg and Maxine Singer.

The Farmer from Merna

The Farmer from Merna
Author: Karl Schriftgeisser
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1955
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0593594665

An engaging, inspiring biography of George J. Mercherle that details his struggle—and ultimate success—to bring low-cost, honest auto insurance to the farming people of Illinois A typically Midwestern success story, A Farmer from Merna tells the inspiring tale of an Illinois farmer who conceived a brand-new plan to help fellow Illinoisans: build a business that would bring low-cost, no-frills-attached automobile insurance to protect thousands. Mercherle struggled to get his business established, and could never have imagined the exponential growth of his venture. His local automobile insurance company blossomed into a gigantic business with offices all over the United States: the State Farm Insurance Companies of Bloomington, Illinois. A Farmer from Merna is a highly readable book about a man who never paused in his ceaseless crusade to bring low-cost protection to an ever-expanding number of people, a man devoted to an ideal, who lived to see the ripe maturity of the fruits of his pioneering efforts.

A Farmer's Life for Me

A Farmer's Life for Me
Author: Jan Dobbins
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2018-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1782856722

A busy family and their friends spend a day working and playing on the farm. From milking the cows in the morning to closing the gate at night, learn about a day in the life of a farming family. Enhanced CD includes video animation and audio singalong.