Publisher's Synopsis
This book is part of the "Let's look at" series and provides, in simple language and with many illustrations, an introduction to farming around the world aimed at young readers. After a brief description of the evolution of farms, the author discusses different types of climate and crop and the relationship between the two.;Pankhurst considers the use of various animals on a farm and describes the farmer's work. The importance of science for crop-protection is balanced by an introduction to some of the ecological problems that farming can precipitate.;Also included is a glossary, a further reading section and an index.
