"Meet the bighorn sheep! Learn about how this horned mammal thrives in the mountains and deserts of North America. Elementary-aged readers will discover how bighorn sheep stay safe from predators by climbing onto narrow ledges. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . mountain creatures. A folktale explains how the bighorn sheep got its curly horns"--Provided by publisher.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of bighorn sheep, the wild sheep of North America. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how the animals got their curly horns.
When his horns grow so large that walking on his mountain home becomes dangerous, a bighorn sheep moves to level ground only to find that hunters present new dangers.
The My Favorite Animal series lets the earliest readers explore the animal kingdom. Bighorn Sheep examines the characteristics and habitat of the nimble mammal in a simple way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.
"A look at bighorn sheep, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their horns, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their endangered status in the world today"--Provided by publisher.
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to bighorn sheep. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--.
