| Buffaloes Contributor(s): Llanas, Sheila Griffin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1617835692 ISBN-13: 9781617835698 Publisher: Checkerboard Library OUR PRICE: $29.79 Product Type: Library Binding Published: January 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Deer, Moose & Caribou - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: 599.643 |
| LCCN: 2012946540 |
| Lexile Measure: 710 |
| Series: Animal Icons |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8" W x 7.9" (0.50 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 157342 Reading Level: 4.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book introduces young readers to the buffalo, also known as the bison, a sacred animal in many cultures. Easy-to-read text examines the buffalo's development as a cultural icon, from Native American totems and rituals through tales and legends of the American West, to its status as a symbol of the Great Plains. Readers will also learn about the buffalo's body, its appearance, size, and color. Buffalo reproduction is discussed, as is calf development and life cycle. Readers will discover what buffaloes like to eat and how they survive harsh winters. Also covered is the buffalo's habitat, and a range map shows where in the world buffaloes live. Informative sidebars highlight additional information, including the buffalo's scientific classification. Predators and threats are discussed, as are historical and modern conservation efforts to preserve this special creature. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for young iconologists. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. |