Ruby Sisson Library

Provides information on the physical characteristics, behavior, and different kinds of camels.

When the world was new, the camel, a creature of 'scruciating idleness, said "Humph!" too often and received for all time a hump[h] from the Djinn of All Deserts.

"Meet the amazing hump-backed mammals of the desert! This book explores the features and behaviors of camels, including their desert adaptations and the distinctions between the two camel species. A folk talk explains how camels got their humps"--

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby camels to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces camels to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

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...

A photographic introduction to Bactrian camels, providing information about where they live, how they look, what they eat and drink, the dangers they face, and why they are endangered.

"This book introduces readers to the science behind animal adaptations. Students learn about how camels' humps help them store food and remain cool in the hot desert. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.." --

Small Camel is given the honor to carry a very important package on a journey, as his master Balthazar, a wise man, goes in search of Baby Jesus.

Timoken and his sister, Zobayda, under the protection of a forest jinni but pursued by evil virideed, straddle the world of men and the world of enchantments, seeking a home while remaining young by drinking a potion called Alixir.