A guide to the choosing, handling, care, breeding, and showing of sheep.

The excellent quality of merino wool has made it a useful resource since the 12th century. Originally from Spain, merino sheep now live on farms across the world, bred for their highly sought-after wool. In this dynamic study of life science in action, readers will study the species of merino sheep, how their fiber is collected and processed, and the historic uses of merino wool. Eye-catching photographs enrich the book's stimulating content.

"A sheep narrates this photo-illustrated book describing the body parts and behavior of sheep on a farm. Includes photo glossary and photo quiz about products made from wool"-Provided by publisher.

Beginning readers get up-close to shy sheep in this engaging and educational book. They discover the important things that farmers get from sheep, such as wool for clothing. They also learn fun facts including what they eat and when their babies are born. Simple, accessible text and a picture glossary help beginning readers build their vocabularies with each turn of the page. Bright photographs make readers feel as if they are on a farm alongside...

Describes the physical traits and behavior of sheep and the role that they play on the farm.

After leaving Farmer Cobb's flock and exploring the outside world, Smudge the lamb has trouble returning home.

Introduces the farming of sheep for wool, covering such aspects as shearing, lambs, sheep dogs, wool processing, farm maintenance, and the proper care of sheep.

Explains the activities that take place on a working sheep farm, from the perspective of a child who lives there.

"An introduction to an animal's life on a farm for early readers. Find out what a sheep eats, where it lives, and what they are are like on a farm"--