Twelve-year-old Coral is excited to be going on an October elk hunt with her father in the Colorado mountains, but when he announces that he is getting remarried she is upset and angry with him--but when a big storm rolls in and her father is injured by his skittish horse she has to put aside her feelings and fears and concentrate on making it down the mountain safely.
With their big antlers and hooved feet, it can be hard to tell a moose and an elk apart! But there are more differences between these majestic mammals than one might think. From color to diet, this title introduces young readers to the unique characteristics of moose and elk. It features an engaging side-by-side comparison to reinforce the content in a fun, unique way.
Luke and his father head back to Colorado in search of majestic elk where Luke applies his knowledge from past hunts and finds himself three steps away from a giant elk.
Explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elk, the second-largest North American deer. Also includes a story from folklore explaining how elk came to live in the mountains.
"A look at elk, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their camouflaging pelage, behaviors, relationships with humans, and the negative effects of climate change on these magnificent deer today"--.
"Elk are related to deer, but they are much larger than their relatives. How large are they? What do they eat, and what animals eat them? The answers to these questions and many more can be found as readers explore what life is like for an elk in North America. A helpful map shows where these animals live, and a detailed graphic organizer presents essential facts in an eye-catching manner. The engaging and educational text includes fun fact boxes found with each turn of the page. Full-color photographs of elk hold readers' interest as they learn essential science topics"--Provided by the publisher.
Contains an introduction to Elk, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior. Presented in English and Spanish.
