In 1860, a somewhat simple-minded fifteen-year-old boy attempts to herd one thousand turkeys from Missouri to Denver, Colorado, in hopes of selling them at a profit.

Relates the colorful history of the native North American turkey and compares that proud bird with its domesticated cousin.

Discusses strategies and techniques for successful turkey hunting, covering turkey anatomy and behavior, gear, calling, scouting, woodsmanship, safety, and other related topics.

Discusses turkeys, what they eat, where they sleep, and how they survive.

Describes how to raise turkeys successfully, from selecting the right breeds to housing, feeding, breeding, health care, and marketing, and includes information on humane raising practices, organic certification standards, and on-farm processing guidelines

Mr. and Mrs. Moose try to invite a turkey to their Thanksgiving feast.

A collection of nearly three dozen riddles featuring turkeys, such as "What happened when Tom Turkey stepped up to the plate? He hit a fowl ball."