The Wolves Are Back

by Jean Craighead George (Author) Wendell Minor (Illustrator)

The Wolves Are Back
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

Two renowned children's book creators teamed up to make this stirring picture book that tells the story of how, 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. This book will teach a new generation to appreciate the grace, dignity, and value of wolves as it promotes awareness of the environment's delicate balance.

Paired with gorgeous paintings by landscape artist Wendell Minor, Jean Craighead George's engaging text will inspire people of all ages to care about the protection of endangered species.

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Starred Review
For reading aloud or reading alone, this is a splendid way to share an appreciation for the natural world.

School Library Journal

Gr 1-4 An uplifting, lyrical story of how wolves were returned to Yellowstone Park after having been aggressively hunted throughout the United States. By 1926, there were no more wolves in the 48 states; the directors of the national parks wanted only "gentle animals." When people realized that nobody had ever been attacked by a wolf, 10 Canadian wolves were released into Yellowstone in 1995, and their numbers increased. Minor's realistic illustrations in natural tones give depth to the sense of joy one experiences through seeing the wolves and other animals restored to a balance of nature. The art, some full page, some full spread, captures life in the park, with its bears, birds, bison, and beavers, its bees, butterflies, and dragonflies. Almost every paragraph ends with the simple but effective refrain, "The wolves were back." Although this is not a detailed account of how the animals live, it is full of facts that children will enjoy as they reflect on the flora and fauna of the area, and on the need to protect our wildlife. This would be a great book for reading aloud, as well as for independent enjoyment."Esther Moberg, Creswell Library, OR" Copyright 2008 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Jean Craighead George
Jean Craighead George was the preeminent nature writer for children. She is the author of My Side of the Mountain and Julie of the Wolves, and her work spanned 50 years. She died in May 2012 at age 93.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780525479475
Lexile Measure
630
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Dutton Books for Young Readers
Publication date
May 01, 2008
Series
-
BISAC categories
JNF037020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection
JNF003240 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Wolves & Coyotes
Library of Congress categories
Endangered species
Reintroduction
Wolves
Wildlife reintroduction
Yellowstone National Park
Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up)
Recommended 2008 - 2008
Grand Canyon Reader Award
Nominee 2010 - 2010
Delaware Diamonds Award
Nominee 2009 - 2010
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award
Nominee 2010 - 2011
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award
Nominee 2011 - 2011

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