Library's review
This beautifully illustrated book describes the imbalance in nature caused by the killing of wolves across the United States in the early 1900s, and the subsequent renewal that occurred when the wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park, in 1995.
Genres
Publication
Dutton Books for Young Readers (2008), Edition: Illustrated, 32 pages
Description
For 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.
Awards
Parents' Choice Book Award (2008)
Chickadee Award (Nominee — 2010)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — Nonfiction — 2010)
AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books (Finalist — 2009)
ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Awards (Winner — 2008)
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award (Nominee — 2011)
Connecticut Book Award (Finalist — 2009)
Green Earth Book Award (Honor — Picture Book — 2009)
Read Aloud Indiana Book Award (Intermediate — 2009)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
32
Physical description
32 p.; 11.38 inches
ISBN
0525479473 / 9780525479475
DDC/MDS
| 599.773 |