Books with author S. M. Maimone

After the crops are grown, its harvest time. On large farms, this is a huge job. Luckily, there are some huge machines to help out. Harvesters are devices that pick crops and sometimes even sort the parts of the plant we use from those we dont. Readers will enjoy learning about these ingenious farm machines almost as much as theyll love seeing them at work in the field in the bright photos of this fun volume.

Anyone who has ever tried to plant a garden, or even grow a plant, knows its not always an easy task. Thats why farmers do what they can to ensure a healthy crop, and that includes cultivating the soil. They till it, allowing air, nutrients, and water to circulate more easily. Doing this by hand would be nearly impossible on some farms, so farmers use some fantastic machines to aid them. Readers will love learning about the big machines called cultivators through labeled photographs and bright, accessible text.

Big farms need big machines, and crop sprayers are some of the biggest. Farmers use these timesaving devices to spread substances such as fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides on their crops. While readers learn about the different kinds of crop sprayers, their many parts, and their importance to the farm industry, theyll be impressed by the colorful photographs of the machines in action, including one in the air. The high-interest topic also touches on key science and technology topics.

Anyone who has ever tried to plant a garden, or even grow a plant, knows its not always an easy task. Thats why farmers do what they can to ensure a healthy crop, and that includes cultivating the soil. They till it, allowing air, nutrients, and water to circulate more easily. Doing this by hand would be nearly impossible on some farms, so farmers use some fantastic machines to aid them. Readers will love learning about the big machines called cultivators through labeled photographs and bright, accessible text.

Big farms need big machines, and crop sprayers are some of the biggest. Farmers use these timesaving devices to spread substances such as fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides on their crops. While readers learn about the different kinds of crop sprayers, their many parts, and their importance to the farm industry, theyll be impressed by the colorful photographs of the machines in action, including one in the air. The high-interest topic also touches on key science and technology topics.

Music fans have known about Justin Timberlake for over 15 years, since he started singing with the group *NSYNC. They can learn even more about him in this colorful biography, which covers everything about the superstar, from his early years on The New Mickey Mouse Club to his solo singing career. Readers will learn what hes doing outside of music, and how he continues to expand his persona as a multi-talented performer.

With their round snouts, scaly green skin, and long tail, Komodo dragons really do look like a kind of dragon. These reptiles can't breathe fire, but they do have a venomous bite that kills animals much larger than themselves. Small animals aren't safe either. Baby Komodo dragons live in trees for the first few years of their lives to avoid being eaten by other Komodo dragons. Found only in some islands in Indonesia, these exotic lizards use their tongues to smell their prey. Readers will learn these fascinating facts and more as they join the hunt of a Komodo dragon.

Some people call snow leopards "ghost cats" because of their mysterious, elusive natures. Found only in the mountain regions of Asia, snow leopards are sleek big cats, able to jump from one precipice to the next in search of prey. Their beautiful fur makes them a target for poachers, unfortunately. However, conservation groups today are working hard to make sure these endangered big cats don't disappear forever. This book gives readers a glimpse into the life of snow leopards and the dangers they experience.