The Wolves Are Back
Written by: Jean Craighead George
Illustrated by: Wendell Minor
"The wolves are back!" So begins this poignant and thought-provoking tale tracing the interconnectedness of nature and the far-reaching effects that occur when one aspect of a particular ecosystem is disrupted, in this case, the wolf population. By 1926, there were no more wolves in the 48 states—"rangers, hunters, and ranchers were told to shoot every wolf they saw. They did and the ecological balance was disrupted. Wolves were re-introduced to Yellowstone National Park in 1995, and as their numbers grew, balance returned. Moving deftly between the past and present, and set against the backdrop of Wendell Minor's wonderful panoramic paintings, Jean Craighead George's text beautifully demonstrates the effects of the presence and absence of wolves on the delicate ecosystem."
School Library Journal Review
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http://www.texaslibrarian.com/genres/picture-books/the-wolves-are-back-by-jean-craighead-george/
http://www.jeancraigheadgeorge.com/index.html
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