"Elk are related to deer, but they are much larger than their relatives. How large are they? What do they eat, and what animals eat them? The answers to these questions and many more can be found as readers explore what life is like for an elk in North America. A helpful map shows where these animals live, and a detailed graphic organizer presents essential facts in an eye-catching manner. " -- Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

A big deer -- Where do elk live? -- A deer of different colors -- Bulls, cows, and calves -- Moving for food -- Chewing cud -- Hunting elk -- Protecting elk populations -- Sights and sounds -- Amazing animals.