Introduction. The reindeer by the river : it was a wondrous thing

Part 1. The echo of hooves : searching for yesteryear's deer

Part 2. The North Pole today : on the roof of the world

Part 3. The miracle of reindeer flight : mysteries explained, science revealed

Part 4. Eight tiny reindeer (plus one) : Santa's starting team and his helpers

Afterword. Like down on a thistle, evermore : work that never ends.