In The Woolly West, historian Andrew Gulliford describes the sheep industrys place in the history of Colorado and the American West. Tales of cowboys and cattlemen dominate western history-and even more so in popular culture. But in the competition for grazing lands, the sheep industry was as integral to the history of the American West as any trail drive.With vivid, elegant, and reflective prose, Gulliford explores the origins of sheep grazing in...

A memorable and deeply moving story of a family of New Mexican sheepherders, in which Miguel, neither child nor man, tells of his great longing to accompany men and sheep to summer pasture, and expresses his need to be recognized as a maturing individual.

Poor Buford has horns that curve out behind him and back around near his feet. He can't climb as the other sheep do, so he moves down to a ranch and hides among the cattle. Soon he is found by hunters and discovers his horns are wonderful after all!

Follows the adventures of two best friends, Lion and Lamb.

A protected lamb and an independent butterfly discuss their different ways of living.

An introductory guide book to raising sheep for hobby, show, food, or sale, covering such topics as housing and equipment, biology and behavior, flock management, health, predators, herding dogs, and other related topics.

When sheep dress up to go trick-or-treating at a nearby farm, their costumes scare away some wolves lurking in the woods.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to bighorn sheep. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Summary: Russell the sheep tries all different ways to get to sleep.