"Emus are native to Australia, but they are raised as livestock throughout the world. Thousands of emus are raised on farms in the United States and used for various products here. Readers will learn how emus are raised, the challenges of caring for them, and what the future holds for emu farming. Interesting and unusual facts are included throughout the text to engage young readers. Full-color photographs are paired with the manageable text to help readers learn more about this unique farm animal"-- Provided by publisher.
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