Book excerpt: A farm is its own kind of exciting rural community, and readers discover what life is like for farmers and their families through accessible, relatable text and colorful photographs. Developing knowledge of different kinds of communities is an important part of early social studies curricula, and this topic is fun for readers to explore as they learn what happens on a farm. A detailed picture glossary helps readers understand farm life by clarifying unfamiliar terms. Readers discover many fun aspects of farm life—from growing crops and using the tractor to raising cows and running a farm stand.