White-Tailed Deer

From antlers to hooves, the white-tailed deer is a fascinating animal. This big game prize is a valuable part of its environment. Though its population was once quite low, the white-tailed deer is now the most popular animal hunted in the United States. Fittingly, the Fish & Game series is part life science, part sports and recreation. This book explores the white-tailed deer, including its habitat, appearance, history, seasonal habits, scientific classification, life cycle, predators, and defenses. The book also addresses hunting techniques, proper equipment, safety, health, ethics, and responsibility. Through big, full-color photos and approachable text, readers will get inspired to explore nature, and get to know the white-tailed deer!

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Hunting and fishing are popular in all climates, in every state, and at every time of year. These social activities encourage responsibility, ethical sportsmanship, and most of all, a love of the outdoors. Part life science, part sports and recreation, the Fish & Game series gives readers a unique perspective on six well-known animals: catfish, common pheasants, largemouth bass, walleyed pike, white-tailed deer, and wild turkeys. Not just animal books, these texts align with science, health, physical education, and, of course, language arts standards. They explore the life cycle, habitat, diet, natural defenses, and appearance of popular fish and game animals. They also cover proper equipment and how sports enthusiasts keep themselves and others safe. Through big, full-color photos and approachable text, readers will get inspired to explore nature, and get to know Fish & Game!



Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.



Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.