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Subject: Llama
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#1 4-H Lamas: Llamas & Alpacas, Book 1  Purdue University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups 
Subject: Llama
Description
Lamas, Book 1, appropriate for grades 3-5, describes the first steps in getting to know and care for lamas. You learn where lamas originated, basic lama care, basic grooming, building trust, basic training, and much more. 
#2 4-H Lamas: Llamas & Alpacas, Book 2  Purdue University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups 
Subject: Llama
Description
Lamas, Book 2, appropriate for grades 6-8, builds on the first lama book and describes continued training and care for lamas. Among other things, you learn about lama registration papers, lama communication, differences between llamas and alpacas, lama feed, lama training, lama showmanship, and using lama fleece. 
#3 4-H Lamas: Llamas & Alpacas, Book 3  Purdue University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups 
Subject: Llama
Description
Lamas, Book 3 and the last in this series, is appropriate for grades 9-12. This book builds on information in the first two books. Among other things, you learn about lama social behavior, showing and judging, fiber types, body condition scoring, conditions that stress lamas, hiking with or driving a lama, guard lamas, careers that inlcude lamas, and more. 
#4 4-H Lamas: Llamas & Alpacas, Helper's Guide  Purdue University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials 
Subject: Llama
Description
The Lamas Helper's Guide was created for parents and adult leaders, who can be a big help if they are involved with children's learning in this project. The manual includes answers to puzzles and questions posed in the three student manuals. 
#5 Llama and Alpaca Project and Record Book  Ohio State University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum 
Subject: Llama
Description
Complete this project and record book every year a llama or alpaca project is taken. Get to know all aspects of llama and alpaca care while keeping complete records of your experience as a llama or alpaca owner. Use with Ohio 4-H 132R Llama and Alpaca Resource Handbook.  
#6 Llama and Alpaca Resource Handbook  Ohio State University  4-H Resources 
Subject: Llama
Description
This resource handbook contains essential information for members taking a llama or alpaca project, starting with uses and selection, ending with training, and including everything in between. Chapters include uses; selection; animal care and welfare; health management and conditions; nutrition; reproduction; grooming, shearing, and showing; environmental concerns; training and packing; and careers. Helpful and informative for anyone with an interest in llamas or alpacas. 96 full-color pages.