Wolves

Seedlings

by Kate Riggs

This popular series travels the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior.

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals, Picture Books, Childrens, Science, Wolves

24 pages, Hardcover

First published October 25, 2010

Reviews

[A Allen · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is full of beautiful photos, but the text is not my favorite. The book tells readers that male gray wolves are the biggest wolves (at 90 to 175 pounds and 5 feet long) and that red wolves are smaller (at about 60 pounds), but the book does not tell readers how the female wolves compare in size, unfortunately. On this page I also think that it would have been helpful if there had been a visual aid showing us how many basketballs or something 5 feet long would be. The book then goes on to tell readers that wolf packs have an alpha pair, but it is my understanding that wildlife biologists are not using this terminology anymore as they now have a better understanding of wild wolves and pack dynamics. At the end of the book, the audience is told that some people see wolves in the wild and that others visit zoos to see wolves. I feel the book could have been more accurate and informative.

[Darius Billings · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite part is the baby wolves.

I didn’t know that wolves can hear their voices from two miles away when they communicate.

It’s kind of strange that wolves live places where it’s kind of snowy.

[Dalton Prather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Photographs of the year! Wolves are fascinating animals and this book is great for learning about them.

[Carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the fuzzy fur in the pictures.

[Maeve · Rating 3 out of 5]

An basic introduction to wolves.

Great photographs!

[Tanya (mom's small victories) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful photos though I thought the photo of the wolves eating an animal carcass was a little too graphic for my preschooler. I covered the picture but we loved the rest of it. simple enough to keep his attention :)

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great pictures.