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Wolves Updated Edition
Contributor(s): Simon, Seymour (Author)
ISBN: 0061626570     ISBN-13: 9780061626579
Publisher: HarperCollins
OUR PRICE:   $8.99  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 2009
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Annotation: In clear, economical prose, acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon describes wolves' habits and habitats, and explains the complex social hierarchy that rules a pack. Illustrated with 18 striking, full-color photographs.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Wolves, Coyotes & Wild Dogs
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Photography
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - General
Dewey: 599.773
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 9.8" W x 9.8" (0.35 lbs) 32 pages
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 10200
Reading Level: 5.7   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to the leader of the pack: wolves!

Wolves are much more than big, bad animals that prey on other animals. Did you know that wolves...

    are like dogs--they are loyal, affectionate, and highly intelligent.live in packs--or families--led by the strongest female and male.are friendly with one another: They play games, bring food to one another, and even babysit one another's cubs!

With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about wolves--their behavior and habitat--in this informative picture book!

Perfect for young scientists' school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards.

Check out these other Seymour Simon books about Animals:

    Big CatsButterfliesCatsCrocodiles & AlligatorsDogsDolphinsFrogsGorillasHorsesInsectsPenguinsSea CreaturesSharksSnakesSpidersWhalesWild Babies

Contributor Bio(s): Simon, Seymour: -

Seymour Simon has been called "the dean of the [children's science book] field" by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the "Seymour Science Blog" and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!