deer

A young boy living in the Florida backwoods is forced to decide the fate of a fawn he has lovingly raised as a pet.

Presents a photographic story in which a white, white-tailed deer appears after a storm and the birds and forest animals wonder about him.

Simple text and photos describe a white-tailed deer's appearance, life cycle, forest habitat, food and threats.

Describes the life of a deer as he grows into a handsome stag in the forest and learns about friendship and danger.

Readers will get to know how to cover their own scent, read scrapes, and track a deer, as well as what to do once a buck is down.

"Deer are popular animals to hunt, but before people can hunt them, they have to track them. Readers discover a variety of ways to track deer--from looking at hoof prints and deer rubs to examining their poop. Deer poop can tell people a lot about deer, including what it ate and how recently it was in a given area. Readers learn fun facts about deer through informative text, colorful maps, helpful diagrams, and detailed images. Deer poop may not be pretty, but, as readers will learn, it's a great way to learn about these animals"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents information on the physical characteristics, behaviors, range, habitat, diet, and life cycle of white-tailed deer. Includes a glossary, color photographs and a map, and a list of additional resources.

Simple text and illustrations explore features of deers, including their habitat and eating customs.