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On the Hunt with Wolves (Ultimate Predators)

Book 8 of 8: Ultimate Predators

Markle, Sandra

 
9781728456263: On the Hunt with Wolves (Ultimate Predators)

Synopsis

Wolves use teamwork and strong senses of smell, hearing, and sight to track their prey. And when they catch prey, wolves use their incredible bite force to take it down for the kill. See how these powerful animals grow from small cubs into full-grown wolves--honing the instincts and skills they'll need to become top predators.

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About the Author

Sandra Markle is the author of numerous award-winning books for children. A former elementary science teacher, she is a nationally-known science education consultant. Markle has received many honors for her series Animal Predators, Animal Scavengers, and Animal Prey. Several titles have been named as National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)/Children's Book Council (CBC) Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, and Animal Predators was honored as a Top 10 Youth Nonfiction Series by Booklist.

More than 500 schools participate in Markle's Book Explorers program which provides free resource-packed emails and classroom activities. Markle lives in Lakewood Ranch, Florida with her husband, photographer Skip Jeffery.

Reviews

Gr 4-7-Each series title examines the unique characteristics and behaviors of an apex predator. Clear, lively language takes readers right into the predator's world with effective use of statistics, narrative descriptions, and analogies. Opening pages examine the particular qualities that make the featured animal a top hunter. Subsequent spreads take readers through a year or more of its life cycle, providing information on parent care, social structure, mating, and habitat, along with fascinating predator behaviors. Multiple aspects of predation are covered, ranging from hunting strategies and food sharing to the ways that parents train their young. Vivid photographs show the animals in their natural environment, with scenes of hunting and eating included. Some titles include a close-up view of a key physical feature, such as the teeth of the gray wolf. VERDICT First-rate presentations on a popular subject area.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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