Pistes d'exploration

Create a poster about deer. Include at least ten new or interesting facts from the book.

Research other animals that live in herds. Choose one and compare it to a deer, using a Venn diagram to organize your information.

List children

Discuss what you know about deer. Where have you seen live deer? Identify movies, books and comics that feature deer characters. How are they portrayed?

Make a KWL chart about deer. Discuss how you used the different sections of the book (e.g. cover, table of contents, index, fact boxes) to help you fill in the Learned part of the chart.

Choose a chapter and quiz a partner on five facts found in that chapter.

Caribou Song

Mots-clés

Non-fiction , animal anatomy , animal behaviour , Canadian animals , caribou , deer , moose

Commentaire descriptif

Deer are among the best-known animals of North America and this short yet highly informative illustrated reference book provides substantial facts about the four main members of Canada’s deer family: caribou, deer, elk and moose. The author highlights characteristics that are unique to these creatures, such as their antlers and hooves, as well as the differences between them. The book is organized into clearly defined sections that describe topics such as anatomy, diet and habitat. Box insets include additional facts that pinpoint special features of the species. Simple, straightforward language uses appropriate animal vocabulary. A glossary at the back is useful for a clearer understanding of the more technical terminology. Information in the text is further enhanced through large finely detailed paintings that capture the realism of deer in their natural habitats throughout Canada. The book ends with a fun section offering young readers a close look at the various deer markings, enabling them to identify these magnificent creatures in the wild.