The Life Cycle of a Wolf

by Bobbie Kalman, Amanda Bishop

An introduction to the wolf examines some of the different types, pack structure, reproduction, hunting, and dangers faced by wolves in the wild.

Library Binding

First published September 1, 2002

About the author

Bobbie Kalman is the award-winning author of more than 400 non-fiction books. She established herself as a leading author in children’s non-fiction in the 1980’s and 90’s with two acclaimed series about pioneer life, The Early Settler Life Series (15 titles) and The Historic Communities Series (31 titles), both published by Crabtree Publishing. She has created many of Crabtree’s most popular series, which also include The Native Nations of North America Series (19 titles), The Lands, Peoples, and Cultures Series (93 titles), and The Science of Living Things Series (32 titles), among others.

Born in Hungary in 1947, Bobbie and her family escaped to Austria during the Hungarian Revolution in 1956. The family spent several weeks there as refugees before immigrating to North America. A former teacher, Bobbie Kalman taught at both the elementary and secondary levels. She also spent several years working as an educational consultant for several publishing companies. Bobbie holds degrees in English, Psychology, and Education. She is married and has four children and three grandchildren.

Although best known for her non-fiction, Bobbie’s newest book is autobiographical. Released in September, 2006, Refugee Child is the account of Bobbie and her family’s escape from Hungary when she was just nine years old. Written to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution in October of 2006, the book is told from the perspective of a young girl.

Reviews

[Randie D. Camp, M.S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

My son is a huge fan of non-fiction and animals and Kalman's "The Life Cycle of a Wolf," combines both of those things and presents the material in an interesting way. Readers will expand their vocabulary and learn what it takes to be part of a pack!

Kalman incorporates actual photos, drawings, maps, and diagrams to keep readers engaged.