Animals Illustrated: Muskox

by Allen Niptanatiak, Kagan McLeod (Illustrator)

Animals Illustrated mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of readers with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children's books on Arctic animals. Each volume contains first-hand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting facts on the behaviours and biology of each animal.
Kids will learn how Muskoxen raise their babies, what they eat and how they forage, where they can be found, and other interesting information, like the many fascinating adaptations they exhibit that allow them to live in colder habitats than most other animals!

24 pages, Hardcover

Published November 29, 2016

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Part of the Animals Illustrated series, this title introduces young readers to the muskox, one of the denizens of the Arctic region. Detailed and eye-catching illustrations complement the interesting facts about the muskox, a creature not typically described in most nonfiction books featuring animals. With their layers of special hairs, these enormous animals are able to withstand severe cold temperatures. Snippets about the muskox's range, its eating habits, and how it confronts predators are provided here as well as a skeleton so readers can see what it looks like beneath its shaggy coat. Despite its resemblance to bison, a muskox has several characteristics that are unique to its species and make it different from a bison or a buffalo. This might be a good title to include in an elementary science classroom library.

[Simon Kenneth John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written and illustrated.