Caribou: And Reindeer, Too

by Joyce L. Markovics

Book Overview

In 2001, biologist Karsten Heuer witnessed thousands of caribou traveling together in Northern Canada as they made their way north on their annual migration. The spectacular sight inspired Heuer to set out on an incredible adventure of his own. He and his research partner decided to follow the Porcupine caribou herd for five months through freezing weather conditions as the animals migrated north to rich feeding grounds where they would raise their...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1617721301
• ISBN13: 9781617721304
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Bearport Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.2" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5