Buffaloes

by Sheila Griffin Llanas

Book Overview

This book introduces young readers to the buffalo, also known as the bison, a sacred animal in many cultures. Easy-to-read text examines the buffalo's development as a cultural icon, from Native American totems and rituals through tales and legends of the American West, to its status as a symbol of the Great Plains. Readers will also learn about the buffalo's body, its appearance, size, and color. Buffalo reproduction is discussed, as is calf development...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1617835692
• ISBN13: 9781617835698
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Checkerboard Library
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6