Book Description
About This Book: There are two kinds of wolves living in North America: gray wolves and red wolves. This book explores the life of the gray wolf, which is also known as the timber wolf or Arctic wolf or tundra wolf. Children will learn many fascinating and fun things, including what a pack is, how many cubs are born at once, when the alpha pair eats, why wolves howl, and much more.
Author Laura Evert expertly uncovers many mysteries of wolves in the easy-to-read text and "Fun Facts." The full-color illustrations and close-up photographs are excellent. The index makes an easy reference. Readers of all ages can also learn more about wolves by referencing the list of internet sites provided.
Our Wild World Series: This brand new children's series includes volumes on animal species from around the world. In a fun way, each book brings to life the natural history and life cycle information kids love to read about-like where the animal lives, what it eats, when it sleeps, how it raises its young, and much more. The up-close photographs and detailed illustrations show the animals in their natural habitats. Also included are "Fun Facts," an index, and a list of internet sites for discovering even more about Our Wild World.
Highlights: The largest population of wolves live in Canada, Alaska, and Minnesota. There are also significant numbers living in Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and places like Mexico, Russia, Europe, and China. Provides the latest research findings in an easy-to-read format. Wolves are a popular subject in schools, especially because some have been reintroduced into new habitats. Ideal for children ages 8-12. Teaches nature conservation and makes learning about animals fun. Uses a durable softcover format that includes color photos and illustrations. Includes index and internet site list.

About the Author
Laura Evert has a degree in journalism and is a nature book editor and freelance writer of wildlife publications. She often sees signs and tracks of wild wolves near her home in northern Wisconsin.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

About This Book:There are two kinds of wolves living in North America: gray wolves and red wolves. This book explores the life of the gray wolf, which is also known as the timber wolf or Arctic wolf or tundra wolf. Children will learn many fascinating and fun things, including what a pack is, how many cubs are born at once, when the alpha pair eats, why wolves howl, and much more.
Author Laura Evert expertly uncovers many mysteries of wolves in the easy-to-read text and "Fun Facts." The full-color illustrations and close-up photographs are excellent. The index makes an easy reference. Readers of all ages can also learn more about wolves by referencing the list of internet sites provided.
Our Wild World Series:This brand new children's series includes volumes on animal species from around the world. In a fun way, each book brings to life the natural history and life cycle information kids love to read about-like where the animal lives, what it eats, when it sleeps, how it raises its young, and much more. The up-close photographs and detailed illustrations show the animals in their natural habitats. Also included are "Fun Facts," an index, and a list of internet sites for discovering even more about Our Wild World.
Highlights:

The largest population of wolves live in Canada, Alaska, and Minnesota. There are also significant numbers living in Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and places like Mexico, Russia, Europe, and China.

Provides the latest research findings in an easy-to-read format.

Wolves are a popular subject in schools, especially because some have been reintroduced into new habitats.

Ideal for children ages8-12.

Teaches nature conservation and makes learning about animals fun.

Uses a durable softcover format that includes color photos and illustrations.