What's the difference between a weanling and a yearling, or a farrow and a barrow? Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothman's charming illustrated guide to the curious parts and pieces of rural living. Dissecting everything from tractors and pigs to fences, hay bales, crop rotation patterns, and farm tools, Rothman gives a richly entertaining tour of the quirky details of country life. From the shapes of squash varieties to the parts of a goat; from how a barn is constructed to what makes up a beehive, every corner of the barnyard is uncovered and celebrated. A perfect gift for gardeners, locavores, homesteaders, and country-living enthusiasts alike.
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"This book is right up my alley. Not only does the subject matter interest me, but it's a visual treat." (P. Allen Smith)
"The book is entertaining and colorful -- and deceptively full of facts." (Journal Sentinel)
"It's a glorious celebration of life in the country, one that I can enjoy not only by myself but also with my kids." (Dooce)
"...this book is amazing for child or adult, young farmer or the "farmer wannabe." I loved it just for the nostalgic trip down memory lane." (Press Republican)
"Utterly charming and thoroughly researched, Farm Anatomy is one of those rare treats that speak to your eyes and your heart, and in the process manage to expand your mind." (The Atlantic)
Farm Anatomy fits perfectly into my growing collection of books that will come in handy when I give up city life for green acres. (Or more realistically, when I’m sitting in my city apartment needing a quick armchair-style escape.) (Design*Sponge )
“Charming drawings and handwritten text make this the perfect picture book for grown-up dreamers.” (The Boston Globe )
"The book is entertaining and colorful -- and deceptively full of facts." (Journal Sentinel)
"The book she wrote was her way of teaching herself about farming. The result is a kind of Country Life 101 textbook, graced with warmth and good humor." (Dallas Morning News)
"It's a glorious celebration of life in the country, one that I can enjoy not only by myself but also with my kids." (Dooce)
"...this book is amazing for child or adult, young farmer or the "farmer wannabe." I loved it just for the nostalgic trip down memory lane." (Press Republican)
"Utterly charming and thoroughly researched, Farm Anatomy is one of those rare treats that speak to your eyes and your heart, and in the process manage to expand your mind." (The Atlantic)
Farm Anatomy fits perfectly into my growing collection of books that will come in handy when I give up city life for green acres. (Or more realistically, when I’m sitting in my city apartment needing a quick armchair-style escape.) (Design*Sponge )
“Charming drawings and handwritten text make this the perfect picture book for grown-up dreamers.” (The Boston Globe )
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Bantams and Buckwheat, Hackles and Harrows
Talk the talk of the country with Julia Rothman's entertaining and informative visual tour of life on the farm. Her drawings, diagrams, step-by-step sequences, and dissections reveal everything from the parts of a milking machine and the anatomy of a pig to how to plow a field and shear a sheep. You'll be delighted by how much there is to discover.
Talk the talk of the country with Julia Rothman's entertaining and informative visual tour of life on the farm. Her drawings, diagrams, step-by-step sequences, and dissections reveal everything from the parts of a milking machine and the anatomy of a pig to how to plow a field and shear a sheep. You'll be delighted by how much there is to discover.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By S. Schwarz
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I saw this book reviewed on a blog and instantly fell in love with the "comb styles" page featured. So I wanted to take a better look at the book to see if it was something that could be gifted this coming holiday season and was not disappointed. The illustrations were well done and the whole book was full of color. The biggest surprise was how my autistic 5-year-old son LOVED it! We laid in bed for an hour talking about the different parts of a farm, the plants and the animals. We did some counting, explored how a plant has roots and where chicken nuggets come from. I don't have coffee table books but this might make its way there to be enjoyed by the whole family.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By R. Phillips
Format:Paperback
Richly illustrated, this book is easy, quick and fun to read yet packed with information that will help any townie enjoy a visit to the countryside. Want to know how to can tomatoes or bake bread? This book tells you. Want to know how to tell if a storm is coming by looking at the clouds overhead? This book tells you. Want to be able to identify common breeds of livestock as you zip along a country highway? This book tells you that too. Best of all, the book shows the extraordinary range of knowledge and skill that our farming ancestors applied in their everyday lives. Anyone who remembers a visit to their grandparents' farm will enjoy the memories brought back by Farm Anatomy.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Diane
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a sweet little book that is a great reference for anybody interested in farmlife. There is no story here, just farm-connected information that some will find obvious, others esoteric -- candle making, parts of a pig, root cellaring, which chickens are 'egg' or 'meat' chickens, etc. Lots of fun stuff - if you are interested in farmlife. There are some neat recipes, too. For a NYC girl married to an authentic, knowledgable farm guy, Julia Rothman has done her homework, offering us exposure in a cursory way that is informative and full of charming illustrations.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for quick reading
This book is filled with fantastic pictures of tractors, meat parts etc. It's an easy read but provides enough information to give a good overview of each item covered. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Booklvg family
5.0 out of 5 stars
Would Frame it if I could
I LOVE this book, I would rip out all of the pages and frame them in my house if I could. But I want to read it again and again so I wont, but I might get a second copy ;)
Published 9 days ago by Teghan R Meyer
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Love This book.
Again, bright and colorful. Color speaks to me. This book as so much trivia in it. There are recipes, pictures of tools, brief explanations of animals on the farm and parts of... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Sherrill Meeker
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not what it seems!
The book on the Amazon website makes this book look great, but it's not. The information given in this book is something that most people interested in these things already know. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Jesse
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute and informative!
I love this book! It has adorable illustrations, and it is very informative. I think it's a great reference for anyone who is somewhat interested in aspects of farming or just... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Rachael
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
Beautiful book. Shipped very quickly. The information is perfect for someone who just wants to know more about the country life, a backyard farmer and beyond!
Published 29 days ago by Emilie Leyva
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adorable and very informative
Saw this book at a bookstore and fell in love with it.
I never had the chance to live in a farm. Reading this book makes me feel childhood dream comes true.
I never had the chance to live in a farm. Reading this book makes me feel childhood dream comes true.
Published 1 month ago by clairecuixin
5.0 out of 5 stars
two thumbs up and five gold stars
love this book.
beautiful written and illustrated.
another homerun from julia rothman.
i got this as a gift for a friend and she LOVES it. Read more
beautiful written and illustrated.
another homerun from julia rothman.
i got this as a gift for a friend and she LOVES it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Becky
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oh. My. Gosh!
Unbelievable. So much information. The past brought to the present. Agrarian used to be our Country's way of life. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J.R. S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Farm Anatomy
One of my grandsons recently moved to Ohio and wants to be a farmer. This book seems extremely informative and complete including some recipes, and is very entertaining. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jenine S. Wales
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