Merino sheep / Rosaura Esquivel.
Material type:![Text](/opac-tmpl/lib/famfamfam/BK.png)
- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781538325339
- 1538325330
- 9781538326039
- 1538326035
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 636.36 E77 | Available | 33111009325230 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The excellent quality of merino wool has made it a useful resource since the 12th century. Originally from Spain, merino sheep now live on farms across the world, bred for their highly sought-after wool. In this dynamic study of life science in action, readers will study the species of merino sheep, how their fiber is collected and processed, and the historic uses of merino wool. Eye-catching photographs enrich the book's stimulating content.
Includes index.
Wonderful wool -- Domesticated sheep -- A royal history -- Types of Merinos -- Sheep basics -- Shearing sheep -- The world's woolliest Merino -- Processing and spinning -- A fashion favorite -- Marvelous Merinos.
The excellent quality of merino wool has made it a useful resource since the 12th century. Originally from Spain, merino sheep now live on farms across the world, bred for their highly sought-after wool. In this dynamic study of life science in action, readers will study the species of merino sheep, how their fiber is collected and processed, and the historic uses of merino wool. Eye-catching photographs enrich the book's stimulating content.