caribou

An exploration of caribou that describes their physical characteristics, habitat, behaviors, and enemies; and discusses how they are used by people.

"Herds of caribou are found in the Arctic. Together, they migrate across the tundra each year. Find out how these polar animals find food, raise young, and stay away from predators. Learn the difference between caribou and reindeer"--Publisher.

"It's hard to imagine a herd 96,000 square miles large, that's nearly half the size of France. It's harder still to imagine that enormous herd of majestic, gigantic creatures traveling 600 miles across the great white north every year. Caribou are one of the world's largest migratory animals, and now their journey is accessible to young readers. This volume details their daunting travel in clear, engaging language complemented by easy-to-understand graphics and vibrant full-color photography. A map is also included to give readers a visual sense of the great lengths these hardy creatures endure to complete their truly massive migration"--Provided by the publisher.

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

Simple text and photographs introduce early readers to caribou.

"Read all about caribou and their polar home! Also called reindeer, these magnificent migrators come to life through full-color photographs and carefully leveled text. Critical thinking questions and a photo glossary assist early nonfiction readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Caribou also known as wild reindeer live in the cold, snowy tundra, where food is scarce. Their specially shaped hoofs help them walk on snow and dig for the food underneath it. What do caribou eat? How do they avoid dangerous predators? Readers will find the answers to these and other questions in this...text, which supports basic elementary science curricula. Full-color photographs of caribou in their natural habitat make readers feel as if they are on their own expedition to the frozen tundra"--Amazon.com.

"Caribou also known as wild reindeer live in the cold, snowy tundra, where food is scarce. Their specially shaped hoofs help them walk on snow and dig for the food underneath it. What do caribou eat? How do they avoid dangerous predators? Readers will find the answers to these and other questions in this...text, which supports basic elementary science curricula. Full-color photographs of caribou in their natural habitat make readers feel as if they are on their own expedition to the frozen tundra"--Amazon.com.

Tyler, a young government biologist, is sent to observe an Arctic wolf pack with the objective of determining they are a menace to caribou herds, but he becomes disillusioned with society when he reaches an opposite conclusion.

Explains the journey caribou take between their feeding and calving grounds, and describes their physical characteristics and behaviors.