A beautifully illustrated guide to gray wolves from wolf expert Brenna J. Cassidy.
You might know that gray wolves live in packs, but there's so much more to learn about these incredible predators! Find out what makes wolves howl, why wolves sniffing each other's butts is their way of shaking hands, and how some wolves in Yellowstone National Park used thermal activity to heat their den! You'll also witness the incredible relationship gray wolves have with ravens (they play tug with wolf cubs), learn about wolf rewilding projects, and discover what it takes to become a wolf zoologist yourself. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also looks at the conservation challenges these animals face.
Featuring stunning illustrations by Sally Agar, Gray Wolf (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting series of collectable animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists.
Also available: Humpback Whale, Giant Panda, African Elephant, Emperor Penguin, Koala, Honey Bee, Green Sea Turtle
Gray Wolf
A First Field Guide to the Wild Dog from the Wilderness
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781684494392
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- English
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August 1, 2023
Grades 2-4 Part of the Young Zoologist series, this field guide to the gray wolf lets children imagine they are scientists heading out to study this wilderness animal. Following a "Fact File" with quick gray wolf facts (such as height, weight, location, and prey), Cassidy, a gray wolf expert, begins with a double-page visual guide to gear needed for cold, harsh environments, including pencils (pen ink can freeze) and an antenna for tracking radio collars. Each ensuing double-page spread targets gray wolf characteristics and behaviors, from an overview of their physical appearance and life in a pack to methods of communication and hunting. Large-scale scenes in colorful, kid-friendly illustrations blend with smaller cutouts and chunked, descriptive text, resulting in a pleasing design that's accessible to browsing readers and focused students alike. Final spreads offer more gray wolf details, such as their friends and enemies (including their special relationship with ravens), their role as dog ancestors, depictions of them in folklore (including their negative reputation in fairy tales), and human efforts to protect and rewild them.COPYRIGHT(2023) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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