Agriculture-Related Books
Farm Animals in Nonfiction — Goats
Farm Animals: Goats
Bellweather, 2007
Grades K-2
Early reader provides very basic information about goats. Includes a glossary.
Goats (True Books: Animals)
Children's, 2001
Grades 3-6
Includes sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations and internet sites.
GoatsĀ (Down on the Farm)
Crabtree, 2008
Grades PreK-2
Life on a Goat Farm
Lerner, 2002
Grades K-4
An accurate and interesting view of modern rural life. Written in the voice of a young goat farmer, the narrative begins with descriptions and characteristics of six dairy goat breeds in the U.S. The following pages explain breeding; birthing; and care of the kids, including vaccinations, vitamins, dehorning, weaning, and feeding. Other chapters cover milking, and the responsibilities of the farm family-hard work 365 days a year. In closing, Jimmy talks about the activities that he and his brothers enjoy. As for his future, he "might be a goat farmer-or a math teacher or maybe even a veterinarian." Clear, full-color photographs of the Search family and their animals fill the pages. Short captions provide additional information and explanation.