Bugling Elk and Sleeping Grizzlies: The Who, What, and When of the Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
| AUTHOR | Craighead, Shirley |
| PUBLISHER | Falcon Press Publishing (05/01/2004) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Restructured from Dr. Frank C. Craighead's popular book, For Everything There Is a Season, Bugling Elk and Sleeping Grizzlies illuminates the natural seasonal world of Yellowstone-Grand Teton National Parks. With text and numerous color photographs woven into a month by month timeline, park visitors will learn the activities and stages of the flora and fauna in the parks. Author Shirley A. Craighead, a naturalist in her own right, presents this nature calendar for young readers (ages 8 to 12), showing the most visible species as well as the most curious and hidden. Readers will learn what to look for when and how to know what is going on behind the scenes.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780762728640
ISBN-10:
0762728647
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
44
Carton Quantity:
48
Product Dimensions:
7.86 x 0.22 x 9.64 inches
Weight:
0.50 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Flowers & Plants
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Trees & Forests
Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - General
Grade Level:
4th Grade
- 7th Grade
Dewey Decimal:
508.787
Library of Congress Control Number:
2003057113
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
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Discover the secrets of the seasons in Yellowstone and Grand Teton! Bugling Elk and Sleeping Grizzlies reveals the patterns of life in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Colorful photos and easy-to-follow text help you track the seasons and watch the sequence of events that unfold in these spectacular national parks - both in the open meadows along the busy park roads and hidden in the backcountry. Learn what certain behaviors mean and what to look for and when, including: When are moose giving birth to young? When do bull elk bugle and why? What can migrating birds find to eat when the parks are still buried in snow? What goes on inside a bears den during the coldest months of the year? Why do male sage grouse make loud popping noises? Youll find the answers to these questions and much more in this fun and informative guide!
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Restructured from Dr. Frank C. Craighead's popular book, For Everything There Is a Season, Bugling Elk and Sleeping Grizzlies illuminates the natural seasonal world of Yellowstone-Grand Teton National Parks. With text and numerous color photographs woven into a month by month timeline, park visitors will learn the activities and stages of the flora and fauna in the parks. Author Shirley A. Craighead, a naturalist in her own right, presents this nature calendar for young readers (ages 8 to 12), showing the most visible species as well as the most curious and hidden. Readers will learn what to look for when and how to know what is going on behind the scenes.
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