Farm Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of Country Life
About
Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothmans charming illustrated guide to the curious parts and pieces of rural living.Dissecting everything from the shapes of squash varieties to how a barn is constructed and what makes up a beehive to crop rotation patterns, Rothman gives a richly entertaining tour of the quirky details of country life. Also available in Julia Rothmans Anatomy series: Nature Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook, Ocean Anatomy,Food Anatomy, and Wildlife Anatomy.
Why it’s great
From the shapes of squash varieties to the parts of a barn and the patterns of crop rotation, this charmingly illustrated guide dissects the curious details of country life. Julia Rothman's hand-drawn tour is as fun to browse as it is informative, rewarding curiosity at every page. For an older reader, it's a delightfully deep look at how farms, plants, and rural systems actually fit together.
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