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Explore our curated list of farming and tractor history books.
John Deere
Introduces the life of John Deere, including his childhood on a Vermont farm, his work as a tanner and blacksmith apprentice, and his invention of a new, more efficient type of plow that eventually led to his founding a company and opening his own factory.
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John Deere Big Building Site
Watch live machines in action and share a building adventure story all at the same time . . . <p>Broom, Chug, Shovel and Dump . . . share the adventure - follow live-action tractors and trucks hard at work, and discover all about the real world of construction. At the same time you and your child can read the exciting adventure appearing alongside.</p> <p>Join Danny Dozer, Johnny Tractor and his powerful machine friends as they get themselves into plenty of sticky situations building a school playground, with children they've invited to help.</p> <p>Touch and feel pieces, lift the flaps, and pull-tabs turn this into a tactile experience and encourage plenty of involvement - hands on fun for busy little builders!</p>
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John Deere Big Building Site Little Building Site
Watch live machines in action and share a building adventure story all at the same time. Dozer, Johnny Tractor and his powerful machine friends as they get themselves into plenty of sticky situations building a school playground, with children they've invited to help. Touch and feel pieces, lift the flaps, and pull-tabs turn this into a tactile experience and encourage plenty of involvement - hands on fun for busy little builders!
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John Deere: Busy Tractors, Busy Days
Helping young farmers develop their word recognition and early reading skills, "John Deere Reader: Busy Tractors, Busy Days" contains bright photographs and short, simple sentences to engage and encourage children, parents, and teachers alike. <br> (c) 2009 Deere & Company. Books created and produced by Parachute Publishing, L.L.C.
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John Deere's Powerful Idea The Perfect Plow
Have you ever seen a John Deere tractor? John Deere's farm equipment brand is famous around the world, but it wasn't an easy path to turn his ideas into reality. Readers will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with John's beginnings as a blacksmith, obstacles in business, and eventual massive success.
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John Deere's Powerful Idea The Perfect Plow
Have you ever seen a John Deere tractor? John Deere's farm equipment brand is famous around the world, but it wasn't an easy path to turn his ideas into reality. Readers will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with John's beginnings as a blacksmith, obstacles in business, and eventual massive success.
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John Deere's Powerful Idea The Perfect Plow
Have you ever seen a John Deere tractor? John Deere's farm equipment brand is famous around the world, but it wasn't an easy path to turn his ideas into reality. Readers will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with John's beginnings as a blacksmith, obstacles in business, and eventual massive success.
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John Deere's Steel Plow
This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.
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John Deere, That's Who!
<p>Back in the 1830s, who was a young blacksmith from Vermont, about to make his mark on American history? John Deere, that’s who!<br><br>Who moved to Illinois, where farmers were struggling to plow through the thick, rich soil they called gumbo? Who tinkered and tweaked and tested until he invented a steel plow that sliced into the prairie easy as you please?<br><br>Long before the first tractor, who changed farming forever? John Deere, that’s who!<br><br>Beautiful illustrations—including spectacular landscapes—reflect the time period and bring John Deere's remarkable story to life.</p>
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John Deere Tractors
Including more than 130 colour photographs, the story of two-cylinder tractors shows superbly restored tractors owned by enthusiasts in the United States, Britain and Canada. Some of the photographs are detailed shots showing special features. These provide a fascinating record of the design changes that took place over more than four decades of development.
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John Deere Yesterday & Today
<b><i>John Deere: Yesterday & Today</i> is a comprehensive history of the uniquely American John Deere & Company from its 19th-century beginnings to its position today as a global-manufacturing powerhouse.</b><br> <br> <br> <br> John Deere has been a major player in the evolution of industrialized American labor and large-scale agriculture. The company's tractors and other machines are used worldwide on large and small farms, in forests, on construction sites, and even in suburban driveways. The public's passion for John Deere is apparent not just on the company's balance sheet, but also in the array of licensed consumer items available, such as clothing, toys, tin signs, and clocks.<br> <br> <br> <br> This handsome hardcover book chronicles the complete John Deere story, starting with blacksmith John Deere's revolutionary steel plow in 1837 and onward to the company's entry into the tractor business and its success today. <i>John Deere: Yesterday & Today</i> is organized by historical periods, with highlights of significant events and trends included in each chapter. Lively, expertly written text and hundreds of vibrant color images of tractors, memorabilia, portraits, and artifacts help bring this American success story to life.<br> <br> <br> <br> Anyone interested in John Deere or American history will treasure <i>John Deere: Yesterday & Today</i>. The company's remarkable history is detailed in the following chapters: <ul> <li>1837 1857: Furnishing a Superior Product at a Low Cost</li> <li>1858 1887: The Charles Deere Era</li> <li>1888 1917: A Time for Expansion</li> <li>1918 1960: The Reign of the Two-Cylinder Tractor</li> <li>1961 1986: Industry Leadership</li> <li>1987 2000: The Modern Company</li> <li>2001 Present: World Leadership</li> </ul> <br> <br> Retail price $24.95
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Keystone Tillage Implements (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from Keystone Tillage Implements <p>The farmer who thoroughly understands all uses of the disk harrow has the secret of successful seed bed preparation. There is no farm tool which can turn as much profit if used to its fullest possibilities. <p>If a farmer desires to fall plow, following the binder with the disk harrow is the best thing he can do. The mulch which is formed by the dishing prevents undue evaporation from the surface and permits the moisture from below to soften the ground so that plowing is made easy. The ground turns over in a mellow condition instead of dry, hard clods, as is true in dry fails when dishing is not done-after the binder. <p>Dishing, before and after plowing in the Spring. Enables the farmer to make a compact seed bed in much less time than when plowing without previous dishing. This is of special value in late springs. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Large Tractor Coloring Book: Fun for Boys and Girls | Unique Activity Pages | Relieving Stress | Vehicles Farming for Children | for Kids Ages 4-8
Your child doesn't go to school and has to stay home? Do your kids get bored at times ? This is the perfect gift for your child. Large, clear coloring images are great entertainment for your baby. Tractor Coloring Book – Fun and Education for Children. <br/>Features:<br/><br/>Size 8.5" x 11"<br/>Single-sided Pages<br/>56 pages<br/>27 simple bold lined images<br/><br/><br/><br/>Scroll up and BUY NOW!
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Low Cloverleaf Manure Spreaders (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from Low Cloverleaf Manure Spreaders <p>Another important feature about the Low Cloverleaf is that the strip of manure it throws on to the ground has a maximum width of about 10 feet. <p>This feature of the Spreader means increasing its efficiency in two very important field opera tions. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Low Corn King Manure Spreaders (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from Low Corn King Manure Spreaders <p>The manure spreader is necessary to a farmer from two standpoints. First, it is a time and labor saver, reducing the work of two men to one, and thereby decreasing working time 50 per cent. Second, the spreader puts the manure on to the ground in such condition that the soil is able to quickly assimilate the plant food constituents and thereby render the greatest good to the soil. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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McCormick (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from McCormick <p>The main and grain wheels are strong, yet light. They are made of steel. The steel tube yoke adds strength to the frame. It extends from the front to the rear of the binder and back again, so that it serves as a support and double brace for the elevators. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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McCormick (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from McCormick <p>The main and grain wheels are strong, yet light. They are made of steel. The steel tube yoke adds strength to the frame. It extends from the front to the rear of the binder and back again, so that it serves as a support and double brace for the elevators. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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McCormick (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from McCormick <p>TS in tough cutting, in fields where the grain is tall, heavy, and filled with green undergrowth, or in fields where the grain is short and thin in spots, that the Mccormick Improved binder shows its superiority. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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McCormick (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from McCormick <p>TS in tough cutting, in fields where the grain is tall, heavy, and filled with green undergrowth, or in fields where the grain is short and thin in spots, that the Mccormick Improved binder shows its superiority. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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McCormick Corn Machines (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from McCormick Corn Machines <p>Thousands of corn growers have eliminated these sources of waste by cutting their corn with a Mccormick corn binder, husking the ears, and shredding the stalks with a Mccormick husker and shredder. They all agree that it is a paying proposition - that corn machines pay for themselves by the saving they make the first year or two - that the purchase of Mccormick corn machines is the first step toward the abolishment of drudgery in harvesting the corn cr0p. <p>The sooner you own Mccormick icorn machines, the sooner you will be saving all of your corn crop. Furthermore, you will not look forward to corn harvest with dread. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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McCormick Tillage Implements (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from McCormick Tillage Implements <p>If the gangs are set at different angles, dead furrows can be filled or ridges removed from the ground. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Mechanical Irrigation (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from Mechanical Irrigation <p>Sand - Sand constitutes from 8 to 90 per cent or more of most soils. It is nearly pure quartz and contains little plant food. It is easy to work. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Mega Tractors Amazing Tractors and Other Tough Farm Machines
With fabulous, full-color photos and engaging, easy-to-read text, <i>Mega Tractors</i> will encourage even the most reluctant reader to pick this book up and spend hours poring over the pages. This bright and busy book introduces lots of amazing farm machines, including huge tractors, ploughs, combine harvesters, foragers, balers, and more. It also comes with 30 great stickers, interactive questions, things to seek and find, and more. Created with education experts, this book helps children build communication and comprehension skills while increasing their confidence in the classroom. It's so much fun, kids won't even realize they're working on skills that will help them in school!
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Osborne Tillage Implements (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from Osborne Tillage Implements <p>The oil holes on the bearings of the Osborne Bumper disk harrow are placed directly over the cen ter, giving the oil an opportunity of reaching every part of them. The oil pipes extend to the top of the frame, and are fastened in such a way that they can be quickly and easily removed and the bearings cleaned without any difficulty what ever. These bearings are equipped with wood bushings, which can easily be replaced at a slight cost should they become worn. On special order, at a slight additional price, the Osborne Bumper disk harrow will be equipped with hard oil cups. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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