Animal Icons |
Subtitle:
Buffaloes
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Book Category:
Juvenile Nonfiction > History > United States > 19th Century
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Author:
Llanas, Sheila Griffin
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Binding:
Hardcover
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ISBN 13:
9781617835698
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Price:
27.07
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Publication Year:
2013
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Publisher Info
Paul Skaj,
ABDO Publishing Company,8000 West 78th Street,
Edina ,
Minnesota - 55439,USA
Web: www.abdopublishing.com Inquiry
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. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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