National Geographic Kids Readers: Wolves

National Geographic Readers: Level 2

by Laura Marsh

They run in packs, stalk their prey, and howl at the moon. And no matter where you are--they're always lurking somewhere nearby. Wolves, the predatory puppy dogs of the wild, are feared and loved by people everywhere. But are they misunderstood? In this fascinating level 2 reader, you'll learn that there's much more to being a wolf than most people could ever believe. Did you know that each pack has a pecking order? That wolves can "talk" to each other using body language? Or that they're actually not out to attack humans, they usually leave people well enough alone? Full of incredible photographs and interesting information, NGR Wolves will appeal to all kids.

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals, Science, Spanish Literature, Childrens, Picture Books, Science Nature

32 pages, Paperback

Reviews

[☆♡Ellie♡☆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

IT'S THE BEST!!! It was AMAZINGLY AWESOME!!! You should read it.

[Liliana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love wolves 💕

[Siddhant KC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Want to learn about Wolves? This is the book for you! In this book, the author dives deep into what wolves are, where they live, how they survive, communicate, hunt, and much more. I learned a lot of fascinating facts about the roles they play in the ecosystem and how their pack works. The major themes of this book were survival and teamwork, as they go hand in hand with wolves being an animal that lives in a group to survive. The genre of this book is Informational. This was a WOW book for me because wolves are one of my favorite animals, and the book taught me lots with clear writing and great images. Two literary devices the author used were imagery and fact-based storytelling. The author used imagery to describe the wolves more vividly, and it helped the knowledge stick in my brain. The fact-based storytelling was used to provide evidence for the information the book was providing, which helps prove its credibility, which is very important for an informational book. I believe this is an anti-bias book because it makes wolves, who are seen as scary to be appreciated and remove the negative stereotypes they might have.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has EXCELLENT visual presentation, whether it came to color choices, photos, or layout. (Also did anyone else laugh out loud at the photos where the wolves look like they're all making -_- faces, like they're 200% done with this BS, whatever this BS might be?) The information is simplified to just about the right level, which I'm very impressed by, given that making complicated things simple for children's books is really hard to do and people tend to either not simplify it near enough or overshoot and treat the kids like idiots. I learned some fun scientific facts, enjoyed the photos (see, the grumpy wolves photo mentioned earlier), and the "palabras claves" boxes did a great job at introducing new vocab, whether for children or for adults who're learning Spanish.

[Sarah Mazzei · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book provides a lot of very useful information if young students are looking to learn more about wolves. The information is split up into very organized sections. The pictures are very engaging and consistent with the flow of the content. It also highlights and explains the different vocabulary words that students may not be familiar with prior to reading this book. I would keep this book in my classroom library for students to check out if they are interested. I would not necessarily go out of my way to read this book with the whole class because it may not align with the content standards and the content that I would be teaching in class. However, it would still be a valuable resource to have available for students.

[Darius Billings · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite part is the German Shepherd. There were two pictures of the same dog, but the last picture doesn’t have the whole German Shepherd, but the first one did.

I like that wolves are shy about people because they have been killing them. When this book was written, there were 100 red wolves. There are about 20 red wolves in the world right now. If 20 red wolves die, they will be extinct in the wild.

Gray wolves are the most common wolves. Arctic wolves live near the North Pole. Some wolves live in deserts.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative. Easy to read and follow. Fun of fun facts about wolves.

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Learned - every wolf's howl is distinctly his own, and a few other facts.

[Bear of MoonBear · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet book of wolf facts for young readers and those just beginning to learn how to read. I read this along with my 6 year old wolf fan.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maddie really enjoyed this one.

[Autumn Koraline · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love WOIVE And I am 1

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

This simple introduction to wolves is designed for students just beginning to read on their own. Through vivid color photos and simple text, young readers are introduced to wolves' lives, along with a bit about what is being done to preserve them in the wild.

The text mentions the wolf reintroduction programs that have occurred in the US. However, it does not explore the idea that while wolves help balance the ecosystem, the wolves themselves have also been exposed to legal and illegal shooting, trapping, and poisoning throughout the American West. Some argue that because of this, the wolves would be better off not having been released at all.

Parents note: This book includes a photograph of a wolf family consuming a bloodied deer carcass, which may upset highly sensitive children.

[Rochelle Sondae · Rating 3 out of 5]

I added a star because I noticed that this book is printed in the USA. Not many books are anymore. This level 2 non-fiction reader about wolves includes a QR code on the back that directs you to a video about all the other titles available and a website where you can become a "super reader". By siging up on that website you can play games, take quizzes and earn points towards "super reader" prizes. Page 26 of the book has pictures and talks about wolves that have been killed for their fur. There isn't anything "graphic/violent" portrayed in the picture (just hanging coats/pelts) but it might be something you would want to look at before handing it to a child unless they've already seen Disney's 101 Dalamations.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wolves are a popular topic with children. Young readers can't help but want to know everything they can about their favorite animal. These National Geographic Readers are a great resource for these type of young readers. Not only are they well-written, sharing great factual information, but they have amazing photographs and a fabulous book design. I even learned some things reading this book. For example, I didn't know that there are more than thirty kinds of gray wolves.

[Sara Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wolves tells all about wolves, including which type is the most common, their habitats, and what they eat. At the end of the book, there are questions that the kids can answer, which the right answers at the bottom of the page.
I liked this book. I let my nine year old brother read it, since he loves animals, and he absolutely loved it!
This would be a great tool in a classroom to teach about wolves or if there were a unit on mammals, this would be a good book to read during that time.

[Alex T. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actual rating 3.5/5

This would have been a very good non-fiction about the species were it not for the long-outdated dominance theory being presented here. Otherwise a fine book, but I had to deduct some points for that.

Full review at: https://skybookcorner.blogspot.com/20...

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great source of information for young readers.

[Emily Ever · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for animal-loving kids or new readers!

[Gabriela · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's good for children to learn about wolves.

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars - read with student

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice photos, reader-friendly format for beginning readers.

Geddy read July 1st 2013

[Brittany Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

No Awards
Appropriate Grade Levels: 1-2
This book gives information about wolves and their lives. In one section they even compare wolves and dogs. It talks a lot about how they live, which could be interesting for children.
I like that this book gives a lot of information, but it's not overwhelming. I also like that on some pages there are "Word bites" which give a definition of a word a child might not know. They pictures in the book are also very nice.
You could use this book to teach about wolves and different survival skills. You could also use it as a compare/contrast book for comparing wolves and other animals.

[Reina]

Les loups est tres intersantant animaux.