Wild Dogs
Wolves, Coyotes and Foxes
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Aug 1997
- Category
- Dogs
- Recommended Age
- 5 to 10
- Recommended Grade
- k to 5
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550744200
- Publish Date
- Aug 1997
- List Price
- $6.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781550743609
- Publish Date
- Jan 1997
- List Price
- $14.95
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Description
Kids are curious about wild animals. In this book, straightforward, simple text introduces young children to wolves, coyotes and foxes, revealing where and how they live, and how they give birth and raise their young. Beautifully detailed illustrations give kids a close-up look and a realistic picture of how each species compares in size, movement and habitat. The Kids Can Press Wildlife Series meets the research needs of young children and satisfies their curiosity about these magnificent North American animals.
About the authors
Deborah Hodge is the author of more than twenty-five books for children. She specializes in writing engaging non-fiction for young readers and loves the challenge of using few words to explain big thoughts. Many of Deborah’s books have received awards and have been published internationally. Her honors include the Information Book Award of Canada and the Green Prize for Sustainable Literature, and she was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature. Her work has also appeared on ALA’s Top Ten Best Environmental Books for Youth. Deborah lives in Vancouver.
Pat Stephens is the illustrator of many books for children. Her art appears in the Animal Behavior series and the Kids Can Press Wildlife Series. Pat lives in Durham, Ontario.
Awards
- Winner, Parents' Choice Approved Winner
- Winner, Pick of the Lists, American Bookseller
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