Whether you're getting your first sheep or would like to learn more about caring for and showing the sheep you have, Your Sheep has the information you need to be successful. Paula Simmons and Darrell Salsbury cover everything you need to know, from choosing and buying the right sheep to feeding, heath care, shearing, showing, breeding, and lambing. A respected authority on sheep raising for over three decades, author Paula Simmons has written...

In Cows, early readers will discover the different kinds of cows found on a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about bulls, calves, heifers, beef cows, and dairy cows. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a cow, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about cows online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

This story is about a family that consists of 6-year-old Eli, his young sister, Elsie, and their parents and grandparents. They live in a log cabin far away in a place noted for cowboys. But instead of cows, the family owns many sheep that provides wool for socks, shirts, coats, and other clothing items. Maybe you know about sheep from the "Mary Had a Little Lamb" or "Baa Baa Black Sheep" poems. Eli has a dog named Shep that is trained to herd sheep....

When an orphaned piglet named Angelo is adopted by very special old man, he learns of love, friendship and the little things that make life truly worthwhile. Angelo discovers his new life with wide-eyed wonder. Taken under the tutelage of a stodgy but devoted motherly pig, (Aunt Emily), together with a newfound companion, (Freddie) they encounter life on the farm. The Piglets find themselves in situations that are at times humorous, sometimes poignant,...

This first installment of Good morning farm friends is the beginning of this journey. A trip to the past, to the memories of childhood. It is an invitation to wake up each day grateful to God for the gift of life. Good morning, it's more than a greeting! It's a real wish that you have a good day. In this installment of Good morning farm friends, we are starting a new day with enthusiasm and establishing a relationship of friendship with all creation. We...

Early readers are introduced to chickens and life on a farm. Simple sentences accompany engaging pictures.

Why do farmers raise goats? What kinds of goats are there? This bilingual book answers these questions and more as it introduces readers to fun facts about goats that will ignite their interest and encourage their reading growth. Supplemented by a colorful picture glossary, index, table of contents, and websites for further research, this high-interest book will teach kids all about these woolly, grass-grazing farmyard friends.

PB spends her summer on Fox Island with the other sheep and goats, but she's more interested in stargazing than nibbling on the grass. She knows a famous astronomer once visited Toads Cove, and has set her sights on following in his path and finding a comet, even though the others on the island think she's foolish. Her determination irks a cantankerous old goat who plots to undermine her efforts. This playful poetic tale about a lamb who won't give...

Early readers are introduced to sheep and life on a farm. Simple sentences accompany engaging pictures.

Because of the rise of the urban farming movement, people in cities are seeing the potential for business opportunity and fun in raising their own chickens for their eggs. This highly informational guide provides all of the tips and tricks needed to choose a suitable chicken breed, acquire your own chickens, raise them in a happy and healthy environment, and collect and sell their eggs for profit. This volume promotes environmentally friendly and...