Wool

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is a dynamic new series to introduce kindergartners to scientific investigations. Each title in the Investigate Materials series takes a close look at an important material. In this book young learners will find out about wool. They will learn where wool comes from and how we use it. Fun photography engages this age group and teaches them to observe, sort, describe, and identify. Even the youngest learner will develop the ability to understand scientific inquiry. $6.95 USA | $7.95 CAN

Guided Reading Level: H Interest Level: K–2 Correlates with FOSS

ISBN: 978-1-936313-90-7

Printed in Hong Kong

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Contents What is wool? page 1

Where does wool come from? page 3

How is wool made into fabric? page 7

How does wool feel? page 15

Why do we use wool? page 17

What do YOU have that is made from wool? page 19

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK Before reading with your child it will be helpful to look through the book together and talk about the cover, pictures, and new challenge words. This story is called wool. Let’s read the book to find out about wool, where it comes from, and how we use it.

Challenge Words wool: the hair of a sheep or goat that is used to make fabric. material: something used to make fabric or other items. fabric: cloth.

dye: to change the color of something. weave: to push strands of yarn over and under rows of yarn to make fabric.

fleece: the wooly coat of a sheep or goat.

knit: to make loops of yarn and join the loops to make fabric.

scissors: a tool used to cut something.

strand: a single length of yarn.

shears: large scissors.

pattern: a design that repeats over and over, such as stripes.

yarn: a strand of twisted threads used to weave or knit fabric.

What is wool?

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Wool is a material. A material is used to make something. We use wool to make fabric.

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Where does wool come from?

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Most wool is the winter coat of a sheep. It is also called the fleece. Some wool comes from camels, goats, and rabbits.

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Sheep do not need their fleece in the summer. They get a haircut with special scissors. These scissors are called shears.

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How is wool made into fabric?

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Wool from a sheep is dirty and full of knots. First it needs a hot, soapy bath. Clean wool is fluffy.

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Next, clean wool is brushed. This makes it smooth. Then, the wool is twisted into yarn.

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Yarn can be dyed different colors. Then it is ready to weave or knit into fabric.

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Weaving is pushing yarn over and under other strands of yarn. This makes a pattern. Knitting is making loops of yarn and joining them in a pattern.

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How does wool feel?

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Wool is cozy and warm. Some kinds of wool feel soft. Some kinds feel rough and itchy. How does wool feel to you? 16

Why do we use wool?

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Wool fabric is stretchy and strong. Try to pull some yarn. See if you can break it!

Wool keeps us dry and warm in cold weather. Thin wool fabric can even keep us cool in warm weather. 18

What do YOU have that is made from wool?

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Does your family have a wool blanket? Do you have a scarf or socks made from wool? Maybe your hat and mittens are wool. Look in your closet!

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Image Credits ©iStockphoto.com/ Geoge Pchemyan, cover; Cihan Taskın, title page, 1, 11; Igor Stepovik, 1; Yang Yu, 2; Alina Solovyova-Vincent, 3; Paul Merrett, 3; Peng Wu, 4; Eric Isselée, Life on White, 4, 6; Joe Michl, 4, 18; Lena Andersson, 6, 11; Igor Negovelov, 5; Vacili Topoyc, 7; Trista Weibell, 8; Ivan Mateev, 9; Esemelwe, 9; Ideeone Design Solutions, 10; John A Meents, 11; Al Ter, 14; Kim Gunkel, 15; Varina and Jay Patel, Visual Light Photography, 16; Grafissimo, 17; Sergiy Bykhunenko, 19; Alexandr Makarov, 20; Andriy Adrov, 20; Steve Cukrov, 20. Gettyimages.com/ Geoff Dann, 5; Echo, 6; Wayne Eastep, 7; Kim Steele, 13. Inmagine.com/ Radiusimages, 8. Jupiterimages.com/ Digital Zoon, 10; Ariel Skelley, 12.

INVEST I G A T E M A T E R I A L S

Other titles in the series:

is a dynamic new series to introduce kindergartners to scientific investigations. Each title in the Investigate Materials series takes a close look at an important material. In this book young learners will find out about wool. They will learn where wool comes from and how we use it. Fun photography engages this age group and teaches them to observe, sort, describe, and identify. Even the youngest learner will develop the ability to understand scientific inquiry. $6.95 USA | $7.95 CAN

Guided Reading Level: H Interest Level: K–2 Correlates with FOSS

ISBN: 978-1-936313-90-7

Printed in Hong Kong

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