From the Farm to the Table Olives Did you know table olives are picked green, unripe, and they ripen after they are picked? Thirty-five-year veteran photojournalist Kathy Coatney (specializing in agriculture) and former olive grower introduces second and third-graders to this amazing crop with photographs and easy-to-read text from the olive guys, Farmer Nick and Farmer Charlie. The olive-producing duo explains how table olives are grown and processed. From the Farm to the Table Beef Did you know beef cattle are used for more than just meat? Thirty-five-year veteran photojournalist Kathy Coatney (specializing in agriculture) introduces second and third-graders to the world of beef cattle. Children learn the intricacies of raising beef cattle with photographs and easy-to-read text from Rancher Mary. From the Farm to the Table Dairy Did you know dairy cows can have quadruplets? They mooo-st certainly can! Thirty-five-year veteran photojournalist Kathy Coatney (specializing in agriculture) pens the extraordinary story of the Four Quart Girls, quadruplet calves born unassisted on a California dairy. The cow guy, Farmer John, introduces second and third-graders to these remarkable creatures with photographs and easy-to-read text about life on a dairy farm for both animals and humans. The From the Farm to the Table series is designed for second and third grade readers, each book highlighting second grade vocabulary words.