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The bestselling nature classic that stands as a hallmark of conservation writing and forever changed the way we look at wolves In 1948, Farley Mowat landed in the far north of Manitoba, Canada, a young biologist sent to investigate the region's dwindling population of caribou. Many people thought that the caribous' conspicuous decline had been caused by the tundra's most notorious predator: the wolf. Alone among the howling canine packs, Mowat expected...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"An original and probing debut work of nonfiction by a brilliant new writer, rooted in her years-long quest to study the cultural legacy of the wolf In this enthralling, kaleidoscopic exploration of wolves both real and symbolic, Erica Berry weaves historic and scientific findings alongside criticism, journalism, and memoir to illuminate the strands of our cultural constructions of predator and prey, and what it means to navigate a world in which...
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The coywolf, a mixture of western coyote and eastern wolf, is a hauntingly beautiful carnivore found increasingly on the streets of North American cities. Its recent appearance was very, within the last 90 years, in evolutionary terms, a blip in time. The story of how it came to be begins in Canada but by no means ends there.
9) Gray wolf
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Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the gray wolf and how conservation efforts brought it back from the brink of extinction.
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Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Once vilified as a savage beast and systematically exterminated, the gray wolf has only been restored to sustainable numbers over the past few decades. In this book, readers will discover the tragic history and the prejudice surrounding the gray wolf and learn how wolves were saved by the determined efforts of conservationists. Examining the misconceptions that caused wolves to be targeted in the past, this informative and thought-provoking text examines...
13) Gray wolves
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Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map : 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to gray wolves. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Series
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Greystone Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
xxix, 256 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Book Four in the Award-Winning Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone Series Following five generations of female wolves--including the famous 06--this gripping family saga set in Yellowstone National Park reveals the pivotal role that female wolves play in pack life. "Rick's writing is so vivid, so powerful, that I feel I have been right there with him among the wolves of Yellowstone. And I urge you, the reader, to come with us and discover the magic of wolf...
Publisher
Distributed by Genius Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
Fullscreen ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (169 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
With the help of professional caregivers, learn how these baby animals from the wilderness are raised. Includes timber wolf pups; Sitka deer; a black bear cub; and Mush the baby moose.
18) Gray wolves
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to gray wolves. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The mountain habitat provides shelter and water for cunning predators, and the wolf and the golden eagle thrive there. The wolf can travel 50 miles a day to find prey. The striking force of a golden eagle's talons can be compared to that of a bullet. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal's features and skills before you declare the winning predator"--
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The sweet tale of Lakota, the shy wolf pup, is sure to touch the heart of any animal lover. Readers will marvel at Lakota's strength growing up as the lowest-ranking and frequently picked-on member of a wolf pack until he finally finds that supportive and nurturing friend he's always wanted. The book also introduces young readers to the need for conservation awareness: through Lakota's life story, readers will come to understand the many challenges...
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