caribou

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

Surveys the migrations, habits, and habitat of a herd of caribou in Alaska.

Describes all the wonders of nature that the reader might see when setting out to find a caribou on an island in Lake Superior.

Introduces the five species of North American deer, including elk, moose, caribou, white-tailed deer, and mule deer, providing information about their habitats, migrations, nutrition, movement, behaviors, body parts, birth and growth, means of defense, and interactions with humans.

Provides an overview of the natural history, physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of caribou and reindeer, and recounts the adventures of two scientists who followed a herd of caribou in order to learn about them.

An introduction to caribou and to the natural history of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Photographs and text describe caribou and their lives.

Describes the unique physical characteristics, behaviors, and natural habitats of caribou; and includes photographs and facts on classification and world distribution.

Wildlife biologist Karsten Heuer and his wife, Leanne, follow the five-month migration of 123,000 caribou over mountain ranges and icy rivers to their calving grounds in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, becoming the first humans to ever join a herd on the trek.

Examines the appearance, habitat, and behavior of the caribou, discusses its relationship with humans, and describes a year in the life of one individual caribou.