The Biography of Wool

by Carrie Gleason

Book Overview

The history of wool is not simply the history of a product that people wear, but a history of farming, human migration, and manufacturing. This intriguing new book tells the story of one of the world's first fibers, shorn from sheep, carded into wool, and spun into cloth since as early as 1500 B.C. From early sailors to today's astronauts, woolen clothing remains a popular choice for protection from the elements. Topics include - sheep and goat farming...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778724964
• ISBN13: 9780778724964
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.7" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6