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Explains bandaging, giving shots, examining teeth, deworming, and preventive care. Exercising and cooling down, hoof care, and tending wounds are depicted, along with taking a horse's temperature an

Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs is the trusted resource for new and experienced pig farmers, providing authoritative advice on breed selection, housing, humane handling and butchering, and disease prev

Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs is the trusted resource for new and experienced pig farmers, providing authoritative advice on breed selection, housing, humane handling and butchering, and disease prev

Mass Audubon, an acclaimed leader in nature education, makes nature literacy engaging and fun with the Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 4-6. Full-color worksheets, puzzles, mazes, and activities for both indoors and out are specially designed to build observation and investigation skills, with lessons on wildlife habitat, insects, pollinators, soil, nature conservation, and more. It’s fun to be nature smart! Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 4-6is packed with interactive learning activities that expand STEM knowledge to include nature literacy. With an emphasis on teaching basic observational skills and introducing kids to the investigation method, the worksheets follow the acclaimed nature curriculum developed by the environmental educators at Mass Audubon, the largest state Audubon organization. Colorfully Illustrated games, puzzles, mazes, and on-the-page activities invite kids to learn to identify a range of common mammals and learn about their habitats; learn the distinctive parts of inse

Mass Audubon, an acclaimed leader in nature education, makes nature literacy engaging and fun in Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 7-9. Colorful worksheets featuring matching games, puzzles, nature-based writing prompts, along with hands-on outdoor activities introduce kids to earth science, weather, basic botany, and wildlife identification, while fostering skills in pattern identification and classification. It’s fun to be nature smart! Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 7-9is packed with interactive learning activities that build knowledge and appreciation of the natural world. Based on the curriculum from the acclaimed outdoor educators at Mass Audubon, the colorful activity pages feature games, puzzles, mazes, and both on-the-page and outdoor activities that teach kids about geology, earth science, wildlife habits, basic botany, and more, along with important concepts such as pattern recognition and classification systems. From understanding how rocks transform to becoming a cloud detective

The health and profitability of grass-based livestock begins with the food they eat. In Managing Pasture, author Dale Strickler guides farmers and ranchers through the practical and ideological consid

A readerA-s guide to creating exciting, inventive, and unique cosmetics and body-care products using all-natural ingredients and the power of aromatherapy. Includes an overview of aromatherapy, techn

With 77,000 copies in print, The Cat Behavior Answer Book has been helping cat lovers understand and become better caretakers of their feline companions for 15 years. The fully revised 2nd edition features a larger format with a fresh design and the most up-to-date scientific evidence and insights into why cats do what they do and how to encourage healthy, positive habits. Cats can be mysterious and can owners are eager to understand their behavior and learn how to strengthen the bond between cats and humans. In the revised 2nd edition of The Cat Behavior Answer Book (77,000 copies in print), pet expert Arden Moore answers the many questions cat owners have, from the practical aspects of training, feeding, and caring to the puzzling aspects of behavior and communication. Do cats dream? What's the purpose of a cat's whiskers? How do I catproof my house? Why does my elderly cat howl at night? How can I train my cats not to jump upon the kitchen counter? Can I keep my cat from climbing th

From Josh Volk, author of the best-selling Compact Farms, these inventive tools and step-by-sep instructions for making and modifying them, help small, diversified farms simplify and streamline their

Woodsman and forester Brett McLeod pays tribute to the axe with stunning photography and illuminating text that traces this historic hand tool’s evolution in form and function through North American c

Making your own mineral makeup is easy and inexpensive, and these 75 recipes detail how to customize for skin type and color. Formulations for eye shadow, foundation, concealer, blush, highlighter, an

Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens includes all the information farmers need — from choosing breeds and hatching chicks to building coops and keeping the birds healthy and safe from predators — to kee

Keeping horses healthy and happy is all about establishing good routines and following the natural cycles of the animals and the land. Nobody knows this better than Cherry Hill, professional horsekee

Who better to challenge with a book of puzzles and brainteasers than the caffeine-buzzed java drinkers of the world? Helene Hovanec and Patrick Merrell, puzzleworld celebrities and collectors of coff

Every gardener loves perennials. Buy them and plant them, and most will flourish and even expand year after year. But in addition to reliability, perennials offer gardeners a wonderful opportunity to

The classic home cheese making primer has been updated and revised to reflect the increased interest in artisanal-quality cheeses and the availability of cheese making supplies and equipment. Here a

This trusted handbook is a must-have for novice and seasoned beekeepers alike. Now totally redesigned and featuring color photos and graphics, the second edition also includes up-to-date information o

This trusted handbook is a must-have for novice and seasoned beekeepers alike. Now totally redesigned and featuring color photos and graphics, the second edition also includes up-to-date information o

Rabbits are the third-most popular pet in the United States and have also earned significant farming and commercial followings: fiber enthusiasts love angora for its light-weight warmth, and chefs are

Beads are rocking and rolling their way across the country! From Austrian crystals to tiny Japanese seed beads, fine pearls, semi-precious stones, and handmade glass, the variety of beads and combina

Stalwart and powerful, oxen are employed as working cattle in nearly every country and on six continents. Stronger, steadier, less expensive, and easier to keep than draft horses, oxen can plow field

Stalwart and powerful, oxen are employed as working cattle in nearly every country and on six continents. Stronger, steadier, less expensive, and easier to keep than draft horses, oxen can plow field

Crafters everywhere are discovering the joys of feltmaking. Working with fleece roving — now readily available at yarn and craft stores — is fun, tactile, and easy for all ages and levels

Let them eat cake — and vegetables, too! Award-winning cookbook author Ken Haedrich serves up 150 delicious baked goods that are full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs and go far beyond zucchini

Relax and rejuvenate with aromatherapy massage!If you have been searching for the ultimate in spa-quality pampering of body and soul, aromatherapy massage is the answer! With sweetly scented oil and s

Easy to grab and satisfying to eat, preserved proteins go way beyond jerky. Food preservation teacher and cook Karen Solomon teaches you how to smoke, pickle, salt-cure, oil-cure, and dehydrate a vari

This one-of-a-kind book of horse posters and flash cards is packed with stunning images and essential information. Two dozen posters of all-time favorite breeds like Arabian, Shetland Pony, and Lipizz

Knitters love to make socks. Socks are practical and pretty, cozy and colorful. Sock projects are easily carried in a knitting bag, and the patterns are complex enough to be interesting but small enou

Enjoy home brews that taste just like the commercial brands you love to drink. Mark and Tess Szamatulski have spent years perfecting 200 recipes for popular ales, lagers and specialty beers, and now y

FROM CLEAN, HEALTHY HAY and pasture grasses to alfalfa cubes and daily treats, every horse's well-being depends on a healthful, nutritionally balanced diet. What, when, and how much he eats are key c

This humorous and entirely practical how-to book for kids aged 10 and up passes along essential life skills with an irreverent voice and graphic novel–style illustrations. From how to write a thank-yo

Jump-start curiosity with this take-along field guide for children ages 4 to 8. From worms, birds, and spiders to trees, flowers, and clouds, young explorers learn what to look and listen for wherever

Nothing tastes better than the seasonal bounty of local farms. Everyone loves the spring-is-here excitement of peas and asparagus and the summer sweetness of tomatoes and corn. Now it’s time to give t

Save Your Furniture and Thrill Your Cat!To keep your cat happy, healthy, loving, fit, and feeling the enthusiasm of a kitten, turn your home into a feline paradise! Kittens, adult cats, and elderly fe

This is the book for anyone who hunts, farms, or buys large quantities of meat. The author takes the mystery out of slaughtering and butchering everything from beef and veal, to venison, pork, and lam

SHELL CHIC brings the design and imagination of today's shell enthusiasts and artisans to the home. This is a book to be savored for its eccentric decorative flair, its lavish sense of fun, and its p

If you have a backyard, or even a sunny porch or balcony, you can grow your own hops, brewing herbs, and malt grains to enhance the flavor, aroma, and uniqueness of your home-brewed beer -- and ensure

Home buyers and house architects agree: the most exciting things on the housing market today are modular homes. They can be built and reach move-in condition in just a few weeks, and they offer a hos

A complete workbook for building sturdy, inexpensive, and beautiful backyard and woodland shelters.

The irresistibly charming illustrations of Julia Rothman in her best-selling Farm Anatomy just got even more irresistible--as stickers! From tractors to turkeys, barley to beets, more than 750 stickers of the colorful parts and pieces of the farm are ready to peel and apply and are sure to please Rothman's fans of all ages. Fans can't get enough of Julia Rothman's acclaimed illustrations from her best-selling book, Farm Anatomy, and now they can put them anywhere they want with more than 750 colorful stickers depicting chickens, bees, bugs, knots, fences, tractors, sheep, pigs, goats, vegetables, and much more of the bountiful parts and pieces of farm life. In a compact gift package at the irresistible price of $12.95.