Merino Sheep

Contributor(s): Esquivel, Rosaura (Author)

ISBN: 9781538325339

Publisher: PowerKids Press

$23.45

Pub Date: December 30, 2017

Dewey: 636.36

LCCN: 2017037183

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Illustrated, Index

Target Age Group: 07 to 10

Physical Info: 0.30" H x 8.70" L x 8.70" W ( 0.50 lbs) 24 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Farm Animals | Science and Nature | Biology

Series: Wild and Woolly

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000194704 ( Merino Sheep)

Reading level: 5.20

Interest level: LG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: 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.

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