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Muskox

by Allen NIPTANATIAK
illus. by Kagan McLeod. 24p. (Animals Illustrated). Inhabit Media. Dec. 2016. Tr $15.95. ISBN 9781772271225.
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K-Gr 2—The musk ox is a large, hairy arctic animal with massive, curvy horns. This majestic creature lives in herds, and though it can walk for miles in search of food, it never leaves the Arctic. Hunter and trapper Niptanatiak offers primary grade students an informative but accessible look at these shaggy beasts. Children will discover that musk oxen are herbivores and can bear only one baby a year—very rarely two. Readers will also learn that the animals use clever guarding techniques to shield their vulnerable young from predators such as grizzly bears and wolves. With muted colors and expressive illustrations that convey the clear narrative, the book will nicely complement school units on arctic animals and will be a satisfying resource for those completing homework assignments.
VERDICT A fine addition to animal collections in school and public libraries, especially where the series is popular.
Reviewed by Kathia Ibacache, Simi Valley Public Library, CA , Apr 01, 2017

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