Unusual Farm Animals

Why would anyone want to raise pigeons? Readers might be surprised to find out just how useful they can be. Pigeons are fast and clever fliers. During World Wars I and II, they were used as a means of communication. Today, homing pigeons, or racing pigeons, are specially bred for their great speed and homing instinct. With this fun and informative book, readers will learn what is needed to raise pigeons and learn how these intelligent birds are trained.

Huge herds of bison once covered the western plains, where Native Americans practiced sustainable hunting for centuries. Today, these iconic American animals have been brought back from the brink of extinction, thanks to the efforts of conservationists and ranchers. This book addresses how the undomesticated animals are handled in a farm setting and the ways that herd management and land management are interconnected. Full-color photographs show how these unconventional farm animals are raised as well as how they contribute to the economy.

Young readers will delight in this book, which teaches important life science concepts about raising reindeer on the farm. Through manageable text, readers will understand that reindeer are some of the most interesting and unusual farm animals around. Young readers with an interest in animals will learn all about reindeer, how to care for them, and the role they play on the farm. Colorful, detailed photographs support the fun and educational narrative.

Llamas can be found all over the world, and primarily on farms. These large, intelligent animals are raised for many different reasons, including food and wool. Young readers interested in unique domesticated animals will explore the benefits of raising llamas and learn how they're taken care of at the farm. Age-appropriate text and full-color photographs detail what it's like to be on a llama farm and inform readers about the animal's characteristics and fascinating history.

Living in large communities with thousands of members working together, honeybees spend their time gathering nectar and turning it into delicious honey. Beekeepers reap the benefits of this work, making use of bees' pollination of plants and creation of products such as wax and honey. They do so while helping conserve this important species. Readers will learn about beekeeping basics and the benefits of the practice.

Fish are unusual farm animals and they're also one of the most interesting. Young readers with an interest in animals will delight in this book, which explores the fascinating world of raising fish on the farm. Paired with colorful images, the age-appropriate text teaches readers all about fish, how to care for them, and the role they play on a farm. By the end of the narrative, readers will be inspired to care for fish in their own lives.

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.

Emus are native to Australia, but they are raised as livestock throughout the world. Thousands of emus are raised on farms in the United States and used for various products. Readers will learn how emus are raised, the challenges of caring for them, and what the future holds for emu farming. Interesting and unusual facts are included throughout the narrative to engage young readers. Full-color photographs are paired with the manageable text to help readers learn more about this unique farm animal.