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1) Alpacas
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Alpaca fleece is some of the softest, strongest material on Earth. It can be spun and woven into sweaters, hats, and more-and these are often quite pricey! In this adorable volume, readers find out more about the animal behind the sweater, rug, or blanket: alpacas. The main content includes the kinds of alpacas, their look, their relationship with humans, and also their relationships with each other as alpacas are a social, herd animal. Full-color...
2) Llamas
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Llamas have become a popular animal in recent years because of their cute, if odd looking, face and body. But llamas are more than just a cool mammal. They are very useful to people as pack animals and wool producers. Their wool can be made into cloth, just like sheep or alpacas. This volume covers llama life, size, and look, as well as the features of their wool and how it is harvested and used. Complete with full-color photographs of llamas and...
3) Sheep
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Sheep are the master wool producers! Many young readers may have even seen a shorn sheep on a visit to the farm. But how much wool can one sheep produce? Are some kinds better producers than others? This volume answers those questions and many more about the woolliest of woolly animals. In-depth, but age-appropriate detail about wool harvesting and processing is found alongside information about a sheep's life, babies, diet, and more. Full-color photographs...
4) Goats
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Goats were some of the first animals to be domesticated by people. They've provided milk, meat-and wool? Sheep are the first thought when one thinks of farm animals that produce wool, but goats have a soft undercoat that's great for making fabric too. Readers are introduced to goats in a new way in this book, which covers the life cycle of goats, how they look, what they eat, and their soft wool! That main content is accompanied by full-color photographs...
5) I Love Pigs!
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Oink oink! Before many children can talk, they can make animal sounds. And the sound of a pig is one of the first they're taught! In addition, pigs are commonly included in nursery rhymes and children's stories. Pigs are familiar, fun animals that many kids choose as their favorite! This volume allows pig-loving children to learn more about this farm animal, introducing pig bodies, habits, and family life in low-ATOS text. Full-color photographs closely...
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