Rancher Mary is a beef gal. She raises beef cattle for meat and for medical use. The book with photographs of Rancher Mary tells the story of how beef cows are raised. From the Farm to the Table series are books about agriculture designed for second and third grade readers. Each book highlights second grade vocabulary words. Kathy Coatney is all about agriculture, from over 20 years as a freelance photojournalist specializing in agriculture, to her nonfiction agriculture series of children's books, From the Farm to the Table.

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.

The From the Farm to the Table series is designed for second and third grade readers, each book highlighting second grade vocabulary words.