tall, but they have smaller
ears and shorter muzzles than
grey wolves. The muzzle is
part of the wolf's face that
sticks out, where its nose and
mouth are.
The Arctic wolf's smaller ears
and shorter muzzle help it
conserve body heat during long, cold winters."
I have previously posted about other titles in this popular and very welcome series: Animals Illustrated. William Flaherty, whose other book in this series is Polar Bear, knows his stuff. He works as a conservation officer and with Search and Rescue in Iqaluit, Nunavut. He has first person knowledge of the animals where he lives.
This new book is just right reading for children wanting to know more about the animals of the Arctic. It contains 11 two-page titled chapters that will familiarize readers with the wolf itself. its range, a close look at its skeleton, its skull and fur.
"They have two layers of fur that
are very important to their survival.
The inner layer gets thicker in winter
to keep them warm. The outer layer is
waterproof to keep them dry. Thanks
to their fur, Arctic wolves stay warm
even in the coldest temperatures."
Following that, the author describes the diet that keeps them strong, their pups, the packs they form, and the way they communicate with each other. It ends with a few 'fun facts'.
"When they are chased, wolves run in a straight line, unlike
Arctic foxes, which run in a zigzag pattern to escape. Wolves
can run for a very long distance before they get tired."
Conversational in tone, familiar in design and having realistic, colored illustrations, this book is a welcome addition to any classroom nonfiction collection.
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