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Readers will discover what life is like on a farm for goats and about how they provide milk to make cheese and wool to make clothes. Readers learn what goats look like, what they eat, and even what their babies are called. Accessible text allows readers to learn these fun facts on their own, and a picture glossary helps clarify new words and strengthen vocabulary skills. Bright photographs illustrate the world of these smart animals and the farms...
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Emily Janette was an entrepreneur. She had an egg business with a large flock of beautiful chickens. They were all shades of brown, black, and white. And ,some were speckled in shades of white, brown, and black. The hens produced many eggs that Emily Janette took to market.
On a crisp sunny winter day, all was going well. The chickens were out getting exercise and pecking around for bits of gravel, bugs, and worms. When an unexpected snowstorm blew...
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Taking care of pigs can be so much fun. That's exactly what children will learn in this delightful book about tending to pigs on a farm. Readers are introduced to the lovable pigs Dudley and Tulip as the narrator and her sister feed, water, and play with them. The familiar and endearing characters and appealing subject matter are sure to hold the attention of beginning readers. Each page is made complete by playful illustrations.
45) Las cabras
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¿Sabías que las cabras son excelentes trepadoras? Se sabe que las cabras se trepan a los árboles para buscar bayas y hojas. Aprende más sobre estos fascinantes animales en Las cabras, un libro Animales de granja.
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Based on real animals that live at Backyard Blessings Farm on Cape Cod, The Goat Boat is a story about learning to be thankful. Reeces the goat was bored and complaining about not having a ramp to play on like his friends the bunnies and chickens. Reeces' barn friends remind him of the many animals that don't even have a loving home. Reeces learns a valuable lesson to be thankful for all the good things in his life.
If we teach our children and...
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The native boy lay on the grass. It was a warm day. Gently rolling hills of rich green grass extended to the horizon. The native boy relaxed, soaking in the warmth of the sunshine. He was happy. The day was beautiful. The sky was a light blue. There wasn't a cloud in the sky. There was no breeze. It was quiet. The native boy was calm. His life was about to change. He would learn that farming is fun.
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There are a lot of things young people can do at the fair-from going on rides and playing games to competing in animal shows. If it's the animal shows one is after, they may want to try showing sheep. This age-appropriate guide takes young animal enthusiasts through the basic steps of showing their sheep at the fair. Accessible text helps readers learn how to care for and train their sheep and encourages them to be good sports and make friends at...
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It is just a couple of days before Christmas at Bird Scratch Ranch. Twin goats Hans and Greta wander around the farmyard taking in all the excitement of the other animals as they prepare for Christmas. They are confused and do not understand what all the excitement is about. They have never heard of this thing called Christmas or what presents are. There is even talk of someone named Santa Claus that they have never met.
As they head to the barn...
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When Margot first visits her grandparent's farm, she and her dog Milligan aren't that keen on venturing out to meet all the animals. Instead, they play together in the safety of the garden, watching the animals from behind the fence. However, this only makes the newcomers more interesting for the farm animals and they want to meet these strangers as soon as possible!
Still Margot and Milligan aren't quite ready to get up close. When Pa finally coaxes...
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From one of Canada's most loved and lauded children's writers comes a new tale about the joy of making things, the strength of community, and the warm reach of generosity. This beautifully illustrated storybook blends poetry and prose, infused with Fitch's trademark wit and playfulness, to tell the story of Polly MacCauley, an elderly woman who's abit of a mystery in her community of River John and who spends her time making wondrous things with wool....
52) Pigs
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Early readers are introduced to pigs and life on a farm. Simple sentences accompany engaging pictures.
53) Milk!
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Cows create milk, in fact, approximately eight gallons of milk a day. This book explains the lengthy process of getting the milk from the cow to our refrigerator in the form of delicious dairy products like yogurt and ice cream. Colorful photographs accompany easy-to-follow text and create a journey for milk mustached readers as they explore some new aspects of farm life.
54) Simon the Sheep
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Stealing food from his friends, Simon wasn't the most popular sheep on the farm.
Follow Simon, Frank the pig and many more down on the farm, and help Simon learn a very valuable lesson in sharing.
Will Simon share in the end and become a better friend?
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Kerri wants a pony. So does her sister, Kim. They want to be able to ride just like Dad does on his big horse, Tori. But finding ponies isn't easy. After a few disappointments, Dad stumbles upon the perfect Comanche and Jody. With the ponies come a lot of work. But that is all worth it for the adventure and the excitement of the first ride!
57) The Farmer Says
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God gave her this children's book one morning as she was doing her daily devotions. She knew by this that God also has a sense of humor.
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Ten-year-old Toby helps his grandfather on his emu farm, but the business is going badly. No-one wants to buy emus any more, especially not the tiny ones the farm is producing that are no bigger than chickens. In a desperate attempt to save the farm, Toby starts an animal photography business, selling pictures of the little emus. The family is in big trouble when just the right person buys a photo of Midget, Toby's pet, and then wants to buy an emu...