When the Wolves Returned: Restoring Nature's Balance in Yellowstone

by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Book Overview

Yellowstone National Park's majestic geologic wonders and remarkable wildlife draw millions of visitors each year. But there was a time when these natural treasures were in great danger, all because after years of unrestricted hunting, one key piece of the puzzle had been eliminated-the wolf. Now, more than a decade after scientists realized the wolves' essential role and returned them to Yellowstone, the park's natural balance is gradually being...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802796869
• ISBN13: 9780802796868
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5