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The Wolves Are Back Hardcover - 2008

by Jean Craighead George; Wendell Minor (Illustrator)


Summary

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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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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  • Title The Wolves Are Back
  • Author Jean Craighead George; Wendell Minor (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 1st
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dutton Books for Young Readers, New York, N.Y
  • Date 2008-04-17
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780525479475 / 0525479473
  • Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.3 x 11.24 x 0.37 in (23.62 x 28.55 x 0.94 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Reading level 630
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Western U.S.
  • Library of Congress subjects Endangered species, Wolves
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007017064
  • Dewey Decimal Code 599.773

Media reviews

Citations

  • Booklist, 04/01/2008, Page 49
  • Horn Book Magazine, 05/01/2008, Page 337
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 10/01/2008, Page 397
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 03/01/2008, Page 247
  • School Library Journal, 03/01/2008, Page 184
  • Science, 12/05/2008, Page 1469
  • Science Books & Films, 01/01/2009, Page 37

About the author

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. After completing his studies at the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, Wendell Minor began creating original designs for book publishers in New York City. He has created jacket illustrations for more than 2000 books, and has illustrated dozens of books for children, including America The Beautiful and Yankee Doodle America. He lives in Connecticut.
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