Alpacas are farm animals that are kept for their soft, warm fleece. Alpaca fleece can be used for things such as clothing, carpets and quilts. Many farmers take their alpacas to shows, where the alpacas can win lots of ribbons. Purple level titles introduce a variety of topics to promote reading for pleasure and offer plenty of opportunities to look at rhyme and rhythm within words to build fluency and phrasing. PM Non-fiction books are carefully researched, presenting factual information accompanied by superb photography and realistic illustrations to engage young readers.