"When a Mongolian elder named Gree Shrek hunts a female moose by mistake, her young calf is left behind. Saddened by her loss, Gree Shrek names the calf Xiao Han ('Little Moose') and the moose and man form an authentic attachment. Xiao Han accompanies Gree Shrek as the hunter-gatherer herds reindeer, sets up camp, forages for food in the forest, and visits his peoples' village, where many fun adventures happen. But as the little moose grows bigger, Gree Shrek knows he must return his companion to the forest"--Provided by the publisher.
"Best friends the bear, the moose and the beaver have been so busy getting ready for Christmas, they have forgotten the most important decoration of all--the Christmas tree! Rushing through the snowy forest, they reject one tree after another. And then they spot it. A pinetree that is just the right size, with soft needles and a wonderful scent--it's perfect! But just as the beaver is about to chop it down, the bear stops him. He can't allow this tree to be harmed, it is simply too beautiful! But the moose and the beaver disagree. Is there a way they can have a perfect Christmas--without chopping down the perfect tree?"--Publisher.
Photographs and text introduce the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, life cycle, and folklore of moose. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
One day, three friends, a bear, a moose and a beaver, who love adventure set off to climb a mountain together. But on the way there, they decide to make it more exciting by turning the climb into a race to the top. It's only after being sidelined by a series of mishaps -- a boulder tumbling down the path, the moose hanging off the side of the cliff, the bear hanging off the moose hanging off the side of the cliff -- that the three friends realize competitions does not always make for a good time.
The My Favorite Animal series lets the earliest readers explore the animal kingdom. Moose examines the characteristics and habitat of the gangly forest mammal in a simple way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.