1. By Michael Garland

2. Grandpa Joe brings his grandson Timmy back to the site of the family farm, where the old house and a ramshackle barn with silo still stand. The visit evokes many memories for Grandpa Joe, which he shares with Timmy; in particular, his own father’s shiny red tractor that is now rusting in the forgotten fields.

3. http://www.antiquefarming.com/history.html

4. Online Activities and Story time: Johnny Tractor and his Pals courtesy of John Deere Fun interactive online activities that address home and farm safety issues. Johnny's Storybook about the farm equipment that helps the farmer.Johnny Tractor and his Pals http://www.deere.com/wps/dcom/en_US/corporate/our_company/fans_visitors/kids

5. Suggested tractor book titles.