The Nature Kid's Guide to Alpacas: A Level 2 Reader for Curious Young Kids Who Love Alpacas!

Screech! A sharp cry cuts across the field. A long-necked animal plants its feet and charges at a coyote. It's an alpaca, and it just protected the whole flock of sheep.There's way more to alpacas than fluffy fur and funny faces. These mountain animals can guard an entire flock by instinct, communicate with over ten different sounds, and sprint 35 miles per hour when they need to. They've been living and working alongside people for over 5,000 years."The Nature Kid's Guide to Alpacas" is written for curious kids ages 7 to 12 who want to know what really makes these animals so special. Why do they hum to each other all day long? How does one alpaca guard a whole flock from foxes and coyotes? And what exactly is a pronk?Short sentences and jaw-dropping facts fill every page. Your child will discover that alpacas always share one bathroom spot for the whole herd, that their fiber is warmer than wool but gentle enough for people who can't wear sweaters, and that a herd will stop eating if just one member is taken away. They'll learn how crias are born in the morning sunshine while the whole herd gathers to watch, how alpacas roll in dust baths to clean themselves, and how two breeds, the cloud-like Huacaya and the silky Suri, can look like completely different animals.A book for every kid who has ever met an alpaca at a farm and immediately wanted one as a pet.Fuzzy coats, funny sounds, and a whole book full of facts your child will want to share.Thousands of young readers have explored the Nature Kids Guide series. Your child's next favorite farm animal is waiting.

Pagina's: 40, Paperback, LP Media Inc