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Author
Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Would you like to start your child on a journey of self-reliance and love of the outdoors? A sustainable source of ideas to help your children learn the ins and outs of animal husbandry, Barnyard Kids encourages children to get outside, enjoy nature, and reap the benefits of their hard work. This fun and creative book by Dina Rudick will guide your family through fun opportunities learning about keeping chickens, milking cows, and rearing sheeps....
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Some people reject the fact, overwhelmingly supported by scientists, that our planet is warming due to human activities. But do those of us who accept the reality of human-caused climate change truly believe in it? If we did, surely we would be roused to act, to make sacrifices now to prevent calamity in the future. How are we, ordinary civilians, supposed to do anything about a crisis for which we can barely sustain concern, of which our understanding...
Author
Series
Publisher
Atlantic Pub. Group
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Domesticated small animals, from the cow to the rabbit, have been enjoyed by human owners around the world since the dawn of civilization, nearly 12,000 years ago. From pets to beasts of burden and even just a friendly face in the barn, animals like these produce thousands of products you use around the house every. This book was written for anyone considering purchasing and raising domesticated animals for family pets, producers of eggs and milk,...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Snails are known as one of the slowest animals on Earth. That doesn't stop people from raising them! Young readers will learn the ins and outs of raising snails in this title, which features detailed, full-color photographs. The manageable text will illustrate the basic life science concepts necessary to raise snails in a farm setting, as well as the economic impact that snail farming has on our economy"--
Author
Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Paul Shapiro gives you a front-row seat for the wild story of the race to create and commercialize cleaner, safer, sustainable meat-real meat-without the animals. From the entrepreneurial visionaries to the scientists' workshops to the big business board¬rooms-Shapiro details that quest for clean meat and other animal products and examines the debate raging around it.
Since the dawn of Homo sapiens some quarter million years ago, animals have satiated...
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Live the dream and make the most of your land by working with it, not against it. From capturing water and building strong soil to helping your animals live their best lives, this book is all about making your homestead stronger by achieving synergy between its different parts." -- Back cover.
"Whether you're just dreaming, working on site selection, or an experienced homesteader, The Sustainable Homestead is the go-to resource to bring permaculture...
Publisher
National Agricultural Library
Pub. Date
199u
Language
English
Description
An online collection of digital images related to animal husbandry in the United States that is intended for classroom learning and educational outreach. Most of the visual content comprises still images (digital photographs); some digital videos and digital slide presentations also are included. Each image is linked from a metadata record that includes a descriptive annotation, origins, ownership, and rights. The site is searchable by keywords...