Renowned collaborators Jean Craighead George and Wendell Minor turn their astounding talents to the topic of the persecution, near-extinction, and ultimately, the restoration of wolves in the United States. In this celebration of the return of the wolves to Yellowstone National Park, lyrical text tells how the wolves were aggressively hunted over nearly a century, and then gradually reintroduced into their natural environment, where they are once again thriving and benefiting the ecosystem. Naturalistic paintings depict the grace and dignity of the wolves and other wildlife, as well as the rugged beauty of the park. Children of all ages will be inspired to appreciate the value of these venerable animals and the importance of protecting our natural wildlife and the environment.
0 of 1 copy available
Wait time: About 2 weeks
0 of 1 copy available
Wait time: About 2 weeks
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November 7, 2014 -
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781430118732
- File size: 4409 KB
- Duration: 00:09:11
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- English
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Levels
- Lexile® Measure: 630
- Text Difficulty: 2-3
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AudioFile Magazine
George's story follows the life of a wolf pup in current-day Yellowstone National Park. The story entertains while explaining how wolves were reintroduced into the park to reestablish ecological balance after they had become extinct due to a flawed understanding of their role in nature. Wendell Minor, who is also the book's illustrator, narrates. His voice has a tone of reassurance and safety, and his pacing and cadence allow the listener to amply enjoy both the text and its illustrations. However, Minor's delivery of the repetitive phrase "the wolves are back" sounds slightly awkward. And the production's sound effects, which evoke setting and specific events, detract from the story and narration. J.K.R. (c) AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine
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- OverDrive Listen audiobook
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- English
Levels
- Lexile® Measure:630
- Text Difficulty:2-3
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