Although camels are popularly portrayed as beasts of burden, they've provided people with a variety of resources throughout history, including milk, meat, and fiber. The thick, golden brown hair of camels has been used to make blankets, rugs, and clothing for hundreds of years. This fascinating book about camels and their wool invites readers to take a fresh look at this familiar domesticated species. This thorough examination of life science in action...

Diego is heading to Egypt to embark on an expedition. There he learns about very special animals that live in the desert: camels. Join Diego and his new friend, Medina as they cross the desert, find the Great Pyramids and save the camels.

"A look at camels, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their humps, behaviors, relationships with humans, and protected status of wild species in the world today" --

"Simple text and photographs present Bactrian camels, how they look, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.

Learn some of the reasons why various animals are able to survive the desert climate.

"Extremely social, camels will blow on each other's faces as a friendly greeting. They also groan and roar! While most camels are domesticated and few wild camels survive on Earth today, these mammals thrive in a group, sometimes called a caravan. These groups are made up of a male leader, females, and young. Mothers care for their young and the caravan moves around together. Through this book's photographs of camels, closely paired with easy-to-understand...

Photographs and simple text introduce the physical characteristics and behavior of camels, one of many animals kept in zoos.

Smashed Pots! Broken Fences! Raja loves his new pet: a mischievous, date-loving, baby camel named Kamal. But his father is fed up and determined to sell it at the next fair.Will Raja find a way to keep Kamal or will they lose each other forever? Set in India, this tale of unconditional love and hope is sure to enchant any child who has ever wanted to own a pet.

"This book details the life and habits of camels."--