On the Hunt with Wolves: Ultimate Predators

Ultimate Predators

by Sandra Markle

With their sharp senses, ability to run long distances, and powerful bites, wolves are top predators in their habitats. Find out how they work together to hunt and raise their young.

Audible Audio

Published January 1, 2023

About the author

Sandra Markle is the author of more than two hundred children's books, which have won numerous awards, including Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book, IRA/CBC Children's Choice, NSTA/CBC Outstanding Trade Books for Children, NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended, and ALA Notable Books for Children. She lives in Lakewood Ranch, Florida and frequently travels to schools sharing her program "Sandra Markle's Books Are REAL Adventures."

Reviews

[A Allen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sandra Markle also wrote "Wolves (Animal Predators)" which was published in 2004. "On the Hunt with Wolves" is essentially the updated version of that book. Granted, I think this book is an improvement, but I still do not particularly like it. The hunt photos are not for me, but they are to be expected given the title of this book. As with the 2004 publication, Markle uses "alpha" numerous times, which I have heard that the biology community is moving away from, and I fear this will make the book outdated sooner rather than later. "Alpha" is not used until page 12 in the book when Markle tells readers that "the pack is always a family starting with the parents, which are often called the alpha male and alpha female." I wish this had been the only mention of alpha wolves, but Markle uses "alpha" many more times in the second half of the book, unfortunately. I did like Markle's note in the back of the book where she talks about the impact that climate change has on the wolf population.

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

32 pgs. Kids will enjoy this series and the wolf book brings all the facts and photos you could want as a reader of animal books. Even if you have read other wolf books, this one has lots of cool information you will want to know. Be sure to read the author's note and Gray Wolf Snap Facts at the end of the book. It includes a glossary and index for readers. Highly recommended for Grades 4-6.