| The Wolves Are Back Contributor(s): George, Jean Craighead (Author), Minor, Wendell (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0525479473 ISBN-13: 9780525479475 Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2008 Annotation: Two renowned childrens book creators teamed up to make this stirring picture book that tells the story of how, over a century, wolves were persecuted in the United States and nearly became extinct. Gradually reintroduced, they are thriving again in the West, much to the benefit of the ecosystem. This book will teach a new generation to appreciate the grace, dignity, and value of wolves as it promotes awareness of the environments delicate balance. Paired with gorgeous paintings by landscape artist Wendell Minor, Jean Craighead Georges engaging text will inspire people of all ages to care about the protection of endangered species. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Wolves, Coyotes & Wild Dogs - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
| Dewey: 599.773 |
| LCCN: 2007017064 |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 11.24" W x 9.3" (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 120562 Reading Level: 3.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Two renowned children's book creators teamed up to make this stirring picture book that tells the story of how, over a century, wolves were persecuted in the United States and nearly became extinct. Gradually reintroduced, they are thriving again in the West, much to the benefit of the ecosystem. This book will teach a new generation to appreciate the grace, dignity, and value of wolves as it promotes awareness of the environment's delicate balance. Paired with gorgeous paintings by landscape artist Wendell Minor, Jean Craighead George's engaging text will inspire people of all ages to care about the protection of endangered species. |