Pub Date: December 30, 2019
Dewey: 639.4838
LCCN: 2019027626
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Index
Target Age Group: 07 to 10
Physical Info: 0.30" H x 8.60" L x 8.50" W ( 0.52 lbs) 24 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Farm Animals | Lifestyles | Farm & Ranch Life
Series: Unusual Farm Animals
Description: Snails are known as one of the slowest animals on Earth. That doesn't stop people from raising them. Young readers will learn the ins and outs of raising snails in this guidebook, which features detailed, full-color photographs. The manageable text illustrates the basic life science concepts necessary to raise snails in a farm setting, and details the economic impact that snail farming has on our economy.
Review Quotes: Booklist -- "Readers will glean basic information about snail diet and reproduction, steps farmers follow to raise them, and snails' commercial uses. An unexpectedly interesting read".