Farm Animals (Carraway)

Chickens are very important animals on a farm. Beginning readers, discover what farmers get, from chickens and many, other fun facts about these birds. Easy-to-follow, accessible text allows young readers to learn where chickens live, how they sleep, and what they eat. A helpful picture glossary aids in the development of vocabulary skills, and bright photographs show what life is like for these fascinating farm animals.

Beginning readers learn what life is like for pigs on a farm, including what they eat, why they like to roll in the mud, and how to they communicate with each other. Fun facts are, presented in simple text to allow readers the chance to discover new information about these well-known farm animals. Detailed photographs of a variety of pigs, as well as a picture glossary designed to aid in vocabulary development, accompany the informative text.

Readers discover why horses are truly captivating animals. Accessible language guides readers as they explore the world of horses that live and work on a farm, and learn what it is like to ride one of these amazing animals. Fun facts about horses engage readers in a way that is both enjoyable and educational. A picture glossary helps build a strong vocabulary, and colorful photographs show beautiful horses in striking detail.

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 they call home.

Beginning readers will discover that the milk we drink comes mainly from cows, as well as other fun facts about these animals. Engaging and accessible text describes what life is like for cows on a farm as well as why cows are important to people. A picture glossary is included to help readers build strong vocabularies. Colorful photographs show a variety of farm cows, including small calves and spotted dairy cows.

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 a variety of sheep.