No animal has gripped man's imagination as strongly as the wolf. Feared, hated, reviled, he has been regarded as the embodiment of evil. Now, in an age of science, people defend the wolf's role in nature; some have even come to romanticize him. But still we have not seen the whole wolf. This talented and perceptive writer shows us not only the wolf of the scientist but the wolf of the Eskimo and the Indian, the wolf of the wolf killer, the wolf of...

Photographs and text present an introduction to wolves, discussing the wolves of Europe, Asia, and North America; detailing their natural history; looking at lupine lore; and summarizing attempts to destroy and recover wolf populations.

"With simple text, clear images, and labeled graphics, teaches beginning readers about gray wolves and their awesome animal lives"--

People around the world and throughout history have feared wolves. This fear nearly led to the gray wolf's extinction in the United States. Gray Wolfexplores how this fierce predator came under attack, and how conservationists are working to change people's attitude toward the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary,...

Presents an introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of the gray wolf.

A wolf mother and her family struggle for survival in the contemporary West. After her cubs are captured and moved to a more hospitable terrain by well-meaning naturalists the mother tries to find them. The story is told from the wolf's point of view.

A photoessay of the year round life of a wolf pack of the Canadian high Arctic by internationally recognized wolf authority L. David Mech.

"In Wolf or Coyote?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these hunting mammals. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature...