Buffalo Days cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 5.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2235
Points per Word 0.000224
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

Describes life on a Crow Indian reservation in Montana, and the importance these tribes place on buffalo, which are once again thriving in areas where the Crow live.

Quick Summary

The story follows a modern Crow family on a Montana reservation as they celebrate the return of the buffalo, offering readers a front row seat to a living culture and a wildlife comeback. Kids will be drawn to the vivid bison photos, the rhythmic drumming sounds described on the page, and the personal moments of reservation kids just like them. If your child enjoys National Geographic Kids animal books, they'll love diving into the real-life animal and cultural journey of this picture-book story. The book works best for early readers in kindergarten through third grade, especially those who love animals, history, and stories about community.