wool

A portrait of wool that describes its physical makeup; producers; ancient, medieval, and New World history; production, from sheep to finished cloth; and products and discusses its future.

Presents a short study of wool, and describes where wool comes from, weaving and knitting with wool, products made from wool, how wool is dyed, and more.

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.

Describes how wool is processed and details its many uses. Features easy-to-read text and full-color photographs and illustrations.

When wolves steal the wool coats of three sheep, the sheep track down the wolves in order to get their wool back.

Presents an introduction to wool, looking at what it is, where it comes from, how it is processed, and how it is used; and includes photographs, a glossary, and a list of books for additional information.

An artist raises sheep, shears them, cards and spins the wool, dyes it, and then weaves a colorful picture of the Kentucky pasture where her lambs were born.

Describes the many activities that take place from the time a sheep is sheared until the fleece is woven into a soft blanket.

In pictures and rhythmic text, a mother relates to her daughter all the steps involved in making her a snug, wooly sweater, starting at the very beginning with feeding the sheep.

Answers questions about the history, uses, and methods of producing wool.