Bison are huge animals, but that doesn't mean they are slow! Some bison run up to 40 miles per hour, and with sharp horns on their head they can be dangerous, too. Filled with full-color photographs and accessible text, early readers will be fascinated by the lives and habits of a bison herd. Facts and figures will captivate even the most reluctant of readers, as they discover where bison live, what they eat, and the special term for a female bison...

The American bison was hunted to near extinction in the 1800s as settlers moved west across what is now the United States. Readers will learn about this animal that is a symbol of the American West and find out what steps were taken to help increase the American bison population.

"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" --

"In the mid-1800s seventy-five million buffalo roamed in North America. In little more than fifty years, there would be almost none." The death of the buffalo and the settlers' farming and ranching practices endangered the prairie, as drought made the farmland crumble to dust. To help repair the land, the buffalo had to be saved.

Una introducción a las características físicas y el comportamiento del bisonte americano, que a veces se denomina erróneamente búfalo. An introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of the American bison, which are sometimes mistakenly called buffalo.

To appreciate the plight of endangered species, readers are asked to consider the history of the American bison. From dominating the plains to a swift decline to the brink of extinction, the stately American bison epitomizes the crisis of habitat loss for wildlife. Delving into the shameful policies that nearly led to this creature s extermination, this book illuminates the history of the species with a helpful timeline, informative sidebars, and...

Describes the life of the American bison, commonly called buffalo; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats buffalo may face in their lives and on their migration.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of buffalo.

Young learners will love reading about the amazing animal diversity that can be found across America. They ll learn about bears, wolves, raptors, and more all in the pages of this fun and fascinating book.