Publisher Description

Welcome to the wonderful world of sheep! Sheepology is filled with incredible sheep facts told in a playful tone by Ilaria Demonti, with endearing illustrations by Camilla Pintonato.Discover all there is to know about sheep in all of their wooly mammal glory in Sheepology.Have you ever heard the phrase "nation of sheep"? The meaning comes from the fact that sheep do not like to be alone. You'll find them flocking together in large groups, or with groups of other animals, such as pigs, chickens, and goats.Did you know that because of the way wool is processed in North America, it's the only region in the world where wool produces an allergic reaction?Have you ever wondered how sheep's milk turns into cheese? Or the steps for shearing a sheep, and how sheep wool is processed, from washing, carding, and combing to spinning and dyeing in order to make yarn for knitting?These and other intriguing and engaging facts about sheep can be found in Sheepology, a visual encyclopedia and follow-up to Chickenology and Pigology. Nature and animal-loving readers of all ages will find something to discover.

Author Biography

Ilaria Demonti is an artist, and literary agent based in Milan, Italy. This is her first book.Camilla Pintonato is an author, illustrator, and graphic designer based in Venice, Italy. Her love for sheep inspired this book, but she likes drawing other animals, such as chickens, pigs, rabbits and donkeys. Her books include Chickenology, Pigology, Full Moon, and Wally the World's Greatest Piano Playing Wombat.

Review

"Welcome to the wonderful, woolly world of sheep! This Italian import is equally informative and entertaining, working as both a straight read-through and as a resource to dip in and out of. Sure to encourage a new flock of sheep devotees." - Booklist, Starred Review
"Pigology, Chickenology, and Sheepology are my absolute favorite books about farm animals. They explain history and science with ease and charm. These books help us to see that reality transcends fiction, and that once we understand it, our sense of wonder deepens, making the world more enjoyable and more magical."
- Isabella Rossellini
"Sheepology is a revelation. For thousands of years, and to this day, humans around the world have depended on the many gifts of these often-underestimated animals, who are blessed with superior memories and excellent navigational skills. May this fun, fact-filled book foster the gratitude and respect that sheep deserve!"
- Sy Montgomery, author of How To Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in 13 Animals

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" Sheepology is a revelation. For thousands of years, and to this day, humans around the world have depended on the many gifts of these often-underestimated animals, who are blessed with superior memories and excellent navigational skills. May this fun, fact-filled book foster the gratitude and respect that sheep deserve!" - Sy Montgomery, author of How To Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in 13 Animals ,

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