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White-tailed Deer
Story Vocabulary
Story Facts
Critical Thinking
About The Author
100
Deer live on every continent except?
Antarctica
100
___________ means to enjoy and understand
Appreciate
100
What were the deer grazing on when Sonia discovered them for the first time?
The deer were grazing on the lettuce in her family's garden.
100
Why would people gather to look at the deer in the garden?
Deer are an unusual sight in the city.
100
Who wrote the story "Two Days in May"?
Harriet Peck Taylor
200
Where do deer make their homes?
Anywhere they find a safe spot.
200
__________ means eating growing plants?
Grazing
200
Why were the deer in the city?
They were looking for food.
200
Why do the deer have nervous tails?
They are not used to being around people.
200
What other stories has Harriet Peck Taylor written?
"Coyote and the Laughing Butterflies", "Ulaq and the Northern Lights"
300
What happends when the deer population grows too large?
Many deer wander into the cities surrounding their usual territory.
300
________ means to suffer or die from not having enough food.
Starve
300
Why was Mr. Smiley and the Pigeon Lady not on speaking terms?
Mr. Smiley was upset with the Pigeon Lady because she fed the pigeons in front of his Laundromat, and he thought that was bad for business.
300
How does the author let you know that this gathering of neighbors is unusual?
People who are almost strangers are whispering to each other in a friendly way.
300
What is one of Harriet Peck Taylor's favorite hobbies?
Tracking animals
400
What do deer enjoy eating?
Flowers, grass, buds, leaves, and twigs
400
___________ means on all sides of.
Surrounding
400
Why does animal control want to shoot the deer?
The city is afraid the deer will starve.
400
What does Sonia mean when she says that she is all ears?
She listens carefully while Mr. Donovan speaks quietly to Papa.
400
What types of pets has Harriet Peck Taylor owned?
Dogs, hamsters, lizards, a cat, a skunk named Stinky, and even a chincilla
500
How do deer communicate with other deer?
They communicate in many different ways using sounds, scent, body language, and markings.
500
__________ means relating to the number of people or animals living in a certain place.
Population
500
Who came to rescue the deer from the city?
The Wildlife Rescue Organization
500
What does the author mean by The problem is population growth?
The number of people is growing so much that there is little natural land left for animals.
500
What other things has Harriet Peck Taylor illustrated, other than stories?
She has done the art for greeting cards, T-shirts, wallpaper, fabrics, and CD covers.