"Tractors can get the job done. They help farmers every step of the way, from fertilizing fields to removing weeds to harvesting crops. This encyclopedia gives readers a look at tractors, from the first steam-powered plows to today's self-driving, high-tech tractors. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--

"This rollicking ride into machine history follows the innovators, entrepreneurs, and hucksters who transformed our world with farm machines of all colors. Starting with the turn-of-the-century visionaries who saw that four wheels and a motor could replace for the horse, the book moves swiftly through key early developments to cover the power farming movement of the latter part of the 20th century- a time when major manufacturers lagged and independent...

"What's it like to drive a tractor? The answer is waiting for readers to discover in this fun look at a popular farm machine. Readers get an inside look at tractors, learning how they are driven, what kinds there are, and what they are used for. Through the accessible main text, they are able to independently discover interesting facts and practice their reading skills. Helpful labels on images identify parts of tractors and define what these parts...