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In the late 1940s, a small pack of wolves crossed the ice of Lake Superior to the island wilderness of Isle Royale, creating a perfect laboratory for a long-term study of predators and prey. Mech, a graduate student at the time, began research and would eventually became an internationally renowned wolf expert. Here Mech recounts three summers and winters he spent on the isolated outpost of Isle Royale National Park, tracking and observing wolves...

Provides facts about wolves, such as their habitat, packs, and feeding habits.

"From the beloved science writer Gail Gibbons, rethink what you know about big bad wolves in this kid-friendly, illustrated guide with the latest facts from experts. While most people think of hungry fangs when they think of wolves, modern research has proven wolves are not the dangerous threat many thought them to be. This new edition, vetted by an expert, presents the latest scientific information on wolves in language accessible for young readers...

"Why are dogs pets and wolves wild? How are they similar? How are they different? Find out with this new series of books! Dogs and wolves are different animals. Dogs are pets and live with people. Wolves are wild and live in nature. But these mammals do have some things in common, such as bodies covered in fur, and an incredible sense of smell. Get ready to discover a lot more about dogs and wolves - what they share and the many ways they are different!...

Introduces wolves, describing their physical features, what they eat, where they live, and how they care for their young.

A hungry wolf's attempts to fatten a chicken for his stewpot have unexpected results.

"Will Big Bad Wolf make friends and stop feeling lonely if he's not bad anymore? "I try and try to be useful and good, but no one gives me a chance! Why bother changing if everyone still expects to be frightened?" Well, he'll show them! But suddenly everything is different when the wolf decides whether or not to become a hero"--p. [4] of cover.