Author: Mark Raycroft
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781770859661
Category : Moose
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Features 140 powerful photographs of this majestic animal. Moose features the biology and natural history of the northwood's largest land mammal. Illustrated with the exquisite photographs of famed wilderness photographer Mark Raycroft, this book celebrates this magnificent and elusive forest giant. Weighing up to 1,800 pounds, the moose is the largest living member of the deer family. It ranges across New England to Montana, northern Canada and Alaska, and inhabits Scandinavia and Russia as well. Of the seven subspecies of moose, four of them live in North America where 1 million moose live. They inhabit the northern deciduous and mixed coniferous forests in the east, the aspen parklands of the midwest, the vast boreal forests that span the continent, the northern taiga and up into the southern fringes of the tundra. Moose have been re-introduced to Wisconsin, Minnesota and New Hampshire, and were introduced to Newfoundland as a food source. The name moose is derived from the Algonquian native word mooswa, which means, animal that strips bark from trees, or twigeater and first appeared in the English language in the 1600s. Moose can run up to 35 miles an hour, swim effortlessly for long periods of time, dive as deep as 18 feet and stay submerged for as long as a minute. Their considerable weight and awesome antlers also make them a spectacle to behold. Despite their physical grandeur, moose face challenges from encroaching human activity and a warming climate. More southerly species are moving ever northward where the animals seek out the cooler climes that they need to thrive. Chapters include: Moose Ecology Moose Species Coast To Coast The Antler Cycle The Rut Moose Conservation and the Future Photographing Moose.
Moose
Author: Bill Silliker
Publisher: [Willowdale, Ont.] : Firefly Books
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Moose are an enduring icon of North America's vast forest wilderness. Weighing up to 1,800 pounds, the moose is the largest living member of the deer family. It ranges across Alaska, Vermont, Maine and the boreal forests of northern Canada. The moose also inhabits Scandinavia, Northern Russia and Siberia, where it known as elk. A pictorial celebration of a majestic animal and its place in the ecosystem of the northern forest, Moose covers: Life history Varied habitat Raising and defending its young Common predators Conservation efforts. Also featured are 80 dramatic photographs of moose in their natural habitat, such as a mother fighting off a pack of wolves attacking her calf, and the annual rut when mature bull moose spar and fight with incredible strength and violence. In rare cases, the moose hit with such force that their antlers will spread and lock -- dooming the opponents to slow, tortuous starvation. Throughout the book, the author includes his own personal experiences with moose, making this a wonderful, knowledgeable companion for campers, hikers and moose watchers.
Publisher: [Willowdale, Ont.] : Firefly Books
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Moose are an enduring icon of North America's vast forest wilderness. Weighing up to 1,800 pounds, the moose is the largest living member of the deer family. It ranges across Alaska, Vermont, Maine and the boreal forests of northern Canada. The moose also inhabits Scandinavia, Northern Russia and Siberia, where it known as elk. A pictorial celebration of a majestic animal and its place in the ecosystem of the northern forest, Moose covers: Life history Varied habitat Raising and defending its young Common predators Conservation efforts. Also featured are 80 dramatic photographs of moose in their natural habitat, such as a mother fighting off a pack of wolves attacking her calf, and the annual rut when mature bull moose spar and fight with incredible strength and violence. In rare cases, the moose hit with such force that their antlers will spread and lock -- dooming the opponents to slow, tortuous starvation. Throughout the book, the author includes his own personal experiences with moose, making this a wonderful, knowledgeable companion for campers, hikers and moose watchers.
Moose Power!
Author: Susan W. Beckhorn
Publisher: Down East Books
ISBN: 0892729864
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Retired logger Jean du Bois rescues an orphaned moose calf. Raised in the barnyard, young Muskeg forms a special bond with Kate, the gentle draft horse. When Kate becomes too old and tired to pull the wagon and plow, Jean du Bois fears he will have to give up his beloved farm and move to town—until his grandson and Muskeg show him a clever solution to his problem.
Publisher: Down East Books
ISBN: 0892729864
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Retired logger Jean du Bois rescues an orphaned moose calf. Raised in the barnyard, young Muskeg forms a special bond with Kate, the gentle draft horse. When Kate becomes too old and tired to pull the wagon and plow, Jean du Bois fears he will have to give up his beloved farm and move to town—until his grandson and Muskeg show him a clever solution to his problem.
Caribou
Author: Tammy Gagne
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 163517192X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of caribou. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 163517192X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of caribou. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Moose
Author: Kate Riggs
Publisher: The Creative Company
ISBN: 1640005382
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
This revised edition surveys key aspects of moose, describing the long-legged deer's appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long, curved noses.
Publisher: The Creative Company
ISBN: 1640005382
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
This revised edition surveys key aspects of moose, describing the long-legged deer's appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long, curved noses.
Lion
Author: Louise Spilsbury
Publisher: Top of the Food Chain
ISBN: 1474778003
Category : Food chains (Ecology)
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Lions are top of the food chain. This means that they are top predators. Find out all about lions, their life at the top, links in the food chain and killer facts.
Publisher: Top of the Food Chain
ISBN: 1474778003
Category : Food chains (Ecology)
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Lions are top of the food chain. This means that they are top predators. Find out all about lions, their life at the top, links in the food chain and killer facts.
Buffalo Sunrise
Author: Diane Swanson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
In "Buffalo Sunrise: The Story of a North American Giant," Diane Swanson introduces young readers to the world of the buffalo, sharing fascinating details about this remarkable animal. Readers will learn, for example, that:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
In "Buffalo Sunrise: The Story of a North American Giant," Diane Swanson introduces young readers to the world of the buffalo, sharing fascinating details about this remarkable animal. Readers will learn, for example, that: