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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more

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Why does the entire wolf pack help to raise the young of its strongest male and female? What kinds of toys do wolf cubs play with? How do mother wolves carry their cubs in their mouths without hurting them?

Sandra Markle answers these questions and more as she invites readers into the world of gray wolf cubs growing up in the wild. Her clear, accessible text and the striking color photographs capture the cubs as they explore, play, hunt, and learn the rules of their new world. ... Read more

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stunning pictures and a fairly macabre story
The first half of this book is a step by step explanation of how a pack of wolves takes down a moose -- bared teeth, blood stained snow, ripped flesh and all. Later on, a wolf snags an adorable young fawn, and a pack takes down a young ox. My wife bought this book for the pictures of "cute wolf cubs", but was more or less traumatized as I read the various descriptions of wolves hunting prey aloud to her. If you want an animal book full of cute furry baby animals, then any selection from a series called "Animal Predators" is probably not for you. If descriptions of hunting is what you're after, then this is perfect.

Good pictures and facts
Wolves is an amazing book about wolves. It will reveal all the facts you have been wondering about.For example, you may wonder how wolves feed their cubs.You will find that out if you read the book. Ages six or older should read this book. It's an extraordinary book!

The beauty of wolves
"Growing Up Wild: Wolves," by Sandra Markle, captures the beauty and power of these amazing creatures. The book is richly illustrated throughout with full-color photographs, and includes a glossary of various terms.

The photos in this book are marvelous. We see a wolf pup being born, a pup nursing, pups playing with each other, an adult wolf stalking prey, and adult pack members tearing into a downed prey animal. Although some of the pictures are rather graphic, many are cute and funny. Overall, a good resource for children (and adults!) who are interested in wolves, or in wildlife in general. ... Read more

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A celebrated French pianist's poignant story of her journey from her early days as a student in Paris to her life as the founder of a wolf conservation center in upstate New York.

A gifted pianist from a young age, Hélène Grimaud made her first recording at the age of fifteen and won the French equivalent of a Grammy at sixteen. She is a classical music star whose concerts continue to draw sellout crowds all over Europe and North America. But it wasn't until she met her first wolf that she discovered there was something missing in her life.

Late one night in 1991, Grimaud encountered a wolf-dog hybrid in Florida and felt an immediate, instinctual connection to the animal-one that the wolf also seemed to share. Determined to do what she could to protect this threatened species, she committed her time and resources to becoming certified to found her own wolf preserve on the grounds of her home in New York State. Today, the master pianist acts as a tireless advocate for wolves, a species she believes has been unfairly demonized throughout history. In turn, the animals have given her a sense of freedom that she has never before experienced, even as an artist.

In a beautifully rendered personal story that weaves the tale of a musical prodigy's rise to stardom with one of an animal lover learning to communicate on a level as primal as music, Hélène Grimaud touches, astonishes, and delights with her remarkable insight and passion. ... Read more

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"Wild Harmonies" by Helene Grimaud
Grimaud's enthusiasm, vitality and jest for life is contagious. So his her piano playing. Just click in on her U-Tube "Masterclass with Helene Grimaud", or any one of her Rachmaninov Etudes. A joy to listen and to watch her.

Life beyond the ordinary for sure
This is one of the most inspiring autobiographies I've ever read: Helene Grimaud is not only a remarkable,very accomplished pianist but also a very gifted writer for sure,and her intwined destiny with wolves is not only packed with great mythical,historical and biological insights into the lives of these animals but also touched me deeply through the connection she was able to make with them in these times of increasing extinction. This book is not only an inspiration for every sincere musician - even if they only have a minor love for the classical genre - but also for everyone who loves this earth truly as the life-sustaining planet it simply is for all of us and understands the interconnectedness in all forms of life.This woman lives on a very high frequency,and I am grateful that I was able to get in touch with it - through this book and some of her recordings.

A true example of the "It's all about me" culture
I received this book as a gift, because I come from a family that operates wildlife rehabilitation and rescue centers.As a person who has worked with wolves, I really looked forward to a good read, hopefully something that explored the difficulties faced by all rescue workers, and exotic animal rehab centers in particular.

I was gravely disappointed.The majority of references to wolves were from European religious texts, and as an American Indian, I was really struck by the fact that there was very little reference to wolves in the Americas.The portrayal of wolves, historically, was framed almost entirely within European terms, and while I understand that the author is French, I feel that she basically played pick and choose in order to build her own self purported image of the "wild woman".Wolves aren't portrayed as a passion, as effort, as complex in their own behavior and history, so much as glossed over as a crutch in her own justification for her self immolative behavior.

The inherent build of character I noticed in this book, was of a woman who believed that as a talented artist, she was entitled to absolutely disregard the emotions and practicalities of everybody around her. As a human, she came across as utterly egotistical, and it seemed that the entire book was her way of justifying her "me first" attitude in the framework of "I can't help it, I'm compulsive, uncontrollable, and unimitable, I'm just a wild woman, I'm a wolf in human skin, I can do whatever I want because I'm beautiful, intelligent, talented, and therefore superior beyond your strictures." This kind of naked and unabashed refusal to accept personal accountability is hardly what we need to see glorified in print, although unfortunately, it is all too pervasive.

For those who have enjoyed her music, I can only hope that she displays more depth of character in her playing than she did in her writing.I can say that I won't be searching for her cd's any day soon.Perhaps it is all too disturbing to me, the vacancy of soul disguised as a higher calling to art, for me to be okay with pursuing it further.This book may have value to those who enjoy music, but to those who are hoping for an informative read on wolves, keep browsing.

Beautiful, energetic and sensitive
This rising artist has a deep sense and understanding of the various feelings and emotions that Beethoven had in his heart and soul when composing this music that are translated by Grimaud into a very beautiful,sensitive and masterful interpretation of his Piano Concerto No. 5...listening to this performance is truly a wonderful experience.

Too much music, too few wolves
With no disrespect intended towards the author, I bought this book because I thought it was about wolves.A fraction of it is, but the bulk of this work is a biography of the authors life as a concert pianist.Wolves were not even mentioned until almost 200 pages in.In this regard, I found the book a disappointment.Music lovers, however, should get alot out of it.The cover photo is breathtaking, if not a little misleading. ... Read more

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Providing in-depth information on the wolf, this illustrated text includes chapters on: classification, habitat, distribution and social organization, as well as folklore and classic stories. Physical characteristics, behaviour and conservation issues are also featured. ... Read more

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Wonderful coverage for young readers
This book does a good job of illustrating the essential part wolves serve in our ecosystem.Dudley works hard to illustrate similarities between humans, wolves, and dogs so that children learn not to appreciate these stereotyped predators.Beautiful photographs help to present many different aspects of the life of a wolf.One drawback of the book, however, is it really focuses on gray wolves and should be updated to include the new reintroductions taking place for both red and gray wolves.The book does not cover the different species in good detail, using the gray wolf for 99% of pictures and examples. ... Read more

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This wonderful book about wolves covers a wide range of topics. Follow the story of a wolf pack and how they stick together to live and hunt. Learn about the amazing skills that the grey wolf has to survive, from its sharp senses and amazing memory, to it's ferocious ability to hunt and kill. And find out more about how wolves communicate with one another and look after their pups.

For real wolf enthusiasts this book also suggests websites and places to visit to find out even more!

Other titles in this series: Big Cats, Sharks, Elephants, Bees, Dinosaurs, Whales, Snakes, Rats, Frogs and Toads, Spiders, Crocodiles, Dogs and Horses. ... Read more

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Wolves: Wild Reads
Wolves are becoming endangered creatures, as their habitat has been increasingly lost, so their numbers have been reduced.There are different kinds of wolves, some are brown, some grey, and some are even white.A wolf pack is nothing more than a family of wolves, but its size depends on the availability of food.The story will entrance children to learn that wolf cubs are born with blue eyes and wolves howl to communicate feelings.This delightful story is filled with amazing facts about wolf senses, wolf food, wolf hunt and the wild wolf.The accompanying illustrations are superb.Children will learn to respect wolves with the understanding they obtain from this book, rather than fear them from the tales of //Little Red Riding Hood// or //Peter and the Wolf//.

Reviewed by Rita Hoots ... Read more

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From the magnificent gray wolves of the cold north to the tiny fennec foxes of the African desert, this book is a fascinating introduction to your pet dog's wild cousins. Discover why the dire wolf died out more than 10,000 years ago, how bat-eared foxes find their prey, why coyotes howl at dawn and dusk, and much more.Dramatic full-page scenes show how wild dogs raise their young and hunt in defferent habitats.Close-up illustrations introduce the many and varied members of the dog family. ... Read more

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A photographic portrayal of a pack of wild dogs on the Serengeti in Tanzania. ... Read more

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This edition is an updated edition of ISBN 0-7166-1206-2. ... Read more

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This is 2 books in 1. Both are Jack London fan favorites. Great adventure tales. ... Read more