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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces bison and buffalo to young readers through leveled text and related photos" --

Ten-year-old Little Wolf, an imaginative and courageous boy, is determined to observe the buffaloes rise out of the middle of the lake, and his quest leads not only to a miraculous vision but also to the salvation of his tribe.

With longer words and sentences, varied language patterns, and full-spread illustration-enhanced photographs, progressing readers learn about the life cycle and eating habits of the American bison, or buffalo. Children who are practicing common words and letter sounds will build confidence as they recognize familiar words and expand their vocabulary.

When Grandfather Buffalo, the oldest bull of the herd, trails behind the group, he finds that he is joined by a newborn calf.

Describes what buffalo look like, what they eat, where they live and how they have been treated by Native Americans and other people.

Explore the lives of bison with Ranger Rick in this beginning reader with full-color photos of bison in the wild! What if you wished you were a bison and then you became one? Could you talk like a bison, with grunts and snorts? Could you eat like a bison, chomping lots and lots of grass? And would you want to? Find out! Ranger Rick explorers can learn all about bison in this reader full of fascinating facts, vivid wildlife photographs, a Wild Words...

"A history of the buffalo/bison in this country, discussing its behavior and population today."--Title page verso.

Introduces the American bison, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, history, and the steps that were taken to protect them from extinction.

Having traveled with her family to see a newly born white buffalo and give her gifts, Sarah Bearpaw experiences a magic moment with the special calf. Includes a legend of the white buffalo and instructions for making a dreamcatcher.