"Red wolves had been hunted until only fourteen survived in the wild. So scientists hatched a daring plan--capture all of the wild red wolves and breed them in captivity. Discover the story of their recovery"--

Los coyotes utilizan distintos tipos de ladridos y aullidos para hablar entreellos. Son primos de los perros y corren tan rápido como un auto. Echa unvistazo aTodo sobre los coyotes de América del Nortepara leer y aprenderdónde viven, qué comen y cómo cuidan a sus bebés. Todo sobre los coyotes deAmérica del Nortees uno de los libros que componen nuestra serie Animales Alrededor del Mundo. Cada título está bellamente ilustrado con fotografías...

Gorillas, wolves, chickens, and kangaroos. It might not seem obvious at first, but these species all have something in common: their individual members must all find their places within their groups. These power struggles can be dangerous! Read about the fierce world of animal alphas and how they make it to the top. This Spanish nonfiction book will keep students engaged in reading as they build their literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension skills....

This sweet-natured bedtime book proves that a family is wherever you find love. When two wolves see a baby floating down a river, what do they do? Why, they take the baby home. Over the moon with joy, they nourish and teach her. And when that baby grows into a child, she and the wolves know that she will be ready to make her way in the world. Because when a child is loved, she has everything she needs. • A classic fairy-tale premise told with...

This book introduces young readers to the gray wolf, a sacred animal in many cultures. Easy-to-read text examines the gray wolf's development as a cultural icon, from Native American totems through tales and legends of these beautiful creatures, to today's status as a symbol of the recovery of endangered populations. Readers will also learn about the gray wolf's body, its appearance, size, and coloring. Wolf reproduction is discussed, as is pup development...

While a jackal might look like a small dog, this little canine can be pretty gross! Jackals are opportunistic omnivores, which means they'll eat nearly anything they can get their jaws around. While usually that means small reptiles and berries, it also means jackals will eat rotten food left over from bigger predators! Through this book's full-color photographs of jackals in the wild paired closely with easy to understand text, young readers will...

When Sisu, a small wolf pup, is, separated from his family one night in snowy Northern Finland, he embarks on a journey to get back to them. Forming an unlikely friendship with a group of reindeer, a highly creative mink and a cunning hedgehog, Sisu discovers his talent and passion for snowboarding. Against the odds, he makes his way to the Winter Olympics where he must compete against the best racers in the world if he is to have any chance of finding...

The gray wolf was once a top predator in North America, revered by Native Americans. Once white settlers arrived, wolf populations fell dramatically. This book tells the story of the gray wolf's population plunge due to systematic killing programs, and its victorious rise thanks to conservation programs. Readers will learn about wolf adaptations and behavior, as well as its impact on its ecosystem. This book highlights the work of the Yellowstone...

The forest is a big and scary place for a little wolf pup, that is until Raskal bravely ventures through the trees on his own. Raskal's family all seems a little too busy to play today but he is determined to find someone to romp around with. His mother always reminded him of the rules of the forest, especially to stay away from bobcats. However, when Raskal is in trouble and has no one around to help, he is forced to rely on an unlikely friend. This...

Word problems are a major part of the elementary school curriculum. When word problems are paired with enlightening information about wolves, they become a major source of fun, too. This valuable book combines a high-interest topic, wolves, with accessible word problems that will motivate young mathematicians to tackle each problem, while an answer key provides assessment opportunities. Readers will especially love the many striking photographs of...