9780061626586: Wolves

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In Wolves, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon introduces elementary-school readers to wolves through engaging descriptions and stunning full-color photographs. He teaches readers all about wolves through pictures and diagrams. This book includes a glossary and index.

Wolves are much more than big, bad animals that prey on other animals. Did you know that wolves…

  • are like dogs—they are loyal, affectionate, and highly intelligent.
  • live in packs—or families—led by the strongest female and male.
  • are friendly with one another: They play games, bring food to one another, and even babysit one another's cubs!

Supports the Common Core State Standards

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Informazioni sull?autore

Seymour Simon has been called "the dean of the [children's science book] field" by the New York Times. He has written more than 250 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Great Neck, New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where you can read "Seymour Science Blog" and download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Many of Seymour's award-winning books are also available as ebooks.

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Wolves are much more than big, bad animals that prey on other animals. Did you know that wolves

  • are like dogs they are loyal, affectionate, and highly intelligent.
  • live in packs or families led by the strongest female and male.
  • are friendly with one another: They play games, bring food to one another, and even babysit one another s cubs!

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to give you the real story about this mythical and legendary animal in an updated edition of his classic full-color photographic introduction.

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