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44) What's a dog for?: the surprising history, science, philosophy, and politics of man's best friend
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
Describes the author's loving relationship with a rescued dog and his observations about how today's pet dogs are treated with more care than in past generations, exploring the dog's complex and prominent place in the world while assessing related issues about animal rights and ethics.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A fictionalized account about a real wolf with the scientific name OR7 (the 7th radio-collared wolf in Oregon) that traveled from eastern Oregon to northern California--the first known wolf in the Golden State in 90 years"--
Author
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 5
Description
How did we get to be US? Who are WE? This story for the younger reader, set in the period some 50,000 years ago when an almost explosive change in people's behaviour occurred, addresses these questions. From this period on, people, the Cro-Magnon or Homo sapiens sapiens who are considered to be our ancestors, became what we term human. This recreated story presents a sister and brother in a sequence of events that fits what little is known about that...
48) Never cry wolf
Pub. Date
[2004], c1983
Description
Story of a life-changing experience for a biologist studying the wolves in Canada's inhospitable North. A green young biologist named Tyler (Smith), is sent by the Canadian government to "prove" that the wolves are depleting the caribou herds, but what he finds is a natural world in perfect harmony where he becomes a tolerated outsider. Dumped unprepared in the wilds by a hard drinking bush pilot (Dennehy), Tyler learns survival skills from the aged...
50) Wolves
Author
Pub. Date
1990
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and future prospects of the North American wolf.
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Formats
Description
This book "takes readers into the woods, meadows, and streams of an Appalachian forest where a girl and a coyote pup each find their first woodland adventures. On their separate journeys into the wilderness with a beloved family member, the intertwined paths of child and coyote will surprise and enchant young readers. With its richly detailed illustrations and gentle biology lessons, this story of two young explorers invites readers to imagine wilderness...
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"In the sixth picture book in his Sterling gatefold series, acclaimed nature writer and illustrator Jim Arnosky introduces awe-inspiring wild predators: carnivores that survive through tooth and claw. Follow the huge paw prints of big cats like the African lion and the speedy cheetah; of massive bears like the fierce grizzly; and the grey wolf. A spectacular double gatefold plus two single foldouts present the animals up close and lifelike!"--
54) Killer creatures
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Description
Three-dimensional illustrations help depict nature's deadliest predators, including killer whales, crocodiles, polar bears, and birds of prey, describing how they hunt and the tactics they use to catch their prey.
55) Wolves
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to wolves that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index"--
Author
Series
Description
Award-winning Chickasaw poet and novelist Linda Hogan's first work of nonfiction explores the author's lifelong love for the living world and all its inhabitants. As an Indian woman, grandmother, and environmentalist, Hogan questions "our responsibilities to the caretaking of the future and to the other species who share our journey." In stories about bats, bees, porcupines, wolves, and caves, Hogan honors the spirit of all living things. Dwellings...
57) Claimed
Author
Series
Formats
Description
"Lydia Susi is passionate about protecting wolves in their natural habitat. When a hotel chain develops a tract of land next to the preserve, Lydia is one of the most vocal opponents of the project—and becomes a target. One night, a shadowy figure threatens Lydia’s life in the forest, and a new hire at the Wolf Study Project comes from out of nowhere to save her. Daniel Joseph is both mysterious, and someone she intrinsically wants to trust. But...
58) Saving wolves
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book discusses reasons that wolves were almost hunted out of existence in the United States and efforts to reintroduce these animals to certain areas of the northern United States.