Know Your Quarry (Open Season)

ISBN: 1477767207

Author: Hemstock, Annie Wendt

Condition: New

Product Description From elk to waterfowl, there is quite an array of animals that can be hunted. And, of course, not all game is hunted in the same way. This book will teach young hunters which weapon to use for which animal, how to track their quarry, and how to stay safe while following the law. From School Library Journal Gr 5-8-With borders and backgrounds in camouflage colors of green, gold, brown, and black, these books have a distinctive look. Well-matched color photos, insets, and sidebars supplement readable text. Young hunters are urged to learn about wildlife, practice and follow hunting laws, and err on the side of caution. Readers learn that blaze orange is worn by safety-minded hunters and, in some cases, their hunting dogs. It is noted that laws help animal populations stay healthy. The books emphasize safety and sportsmanship, stating that some "believe that hunting with a bow is more sporting than with a gun because an animal has a better chance to get away." The sport's dangers are enumerated, and the books also emphasize hunting's traditional aspects, which include feeling like a part of the natural world. This series will be welcomed in areas where hunting is a popular pastime.a(c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review A Mom's Spare Time blog -- Detailed, and ends with a section about safety and conservation.