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jaij7's review against another edition
5.0
Great book. This book would be great for ecosystems or environmental studies in 3rd through 6th grade.
annieb123's review against another edition
4.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Bringing Back the Wolves is a beautifully illustrated all-ages book about an experiment which unfolded over some years in Yellowstone National Park. Due out 3rd March 2020 from Kids Can Press, it's 40 pages and will be available in hardcover format.
This is an accessible, science based, wonderfully illustrated story. The text by Jude Isabella is clear and concise without being dry or dull. Graphics and sidebar notes show the direct and indirect interactions of species in the park environment. The art by Kim Smith supports and enhances the story. The illustrations are detailed and appealing. Ecological concepts are highlighted in bold text and defined immediately in accessible language in context.
The book includes a good table of contents, an index and resource and links list for further reading. This would make a superlative classroom or library read as well as a great selection for a young person. I really liked this book.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Bringing Back the Wolves is a beautifully illustrated all-ages book about an experiment which unfolded over some years in Yellowstone National Park. Due out 3rd March 2020 from Kids Can Press, it's 40 pages and will be available in hardcover format.
This is an accessible, science based, wonderfully illustrated story. The text by Jude Isabella is clear and concise without being dry or dull. Graphics and sidebar notes show the direct and indirect interactions of species in the park environment. The art by Kim Smith supports and enhances the story. The illustrations are detailed and appealing. Ecological concepts are highlighted in bold text and defined immediately in accessible language in context.
The book includes a good table of contents, an index and resource and links list for further reading. This would make a superlative classroom or library read as well as a great selection for a young person. I really liked this book.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
djlanatron's review against another edition
This book was beautiful and interesting, but very text heavy.
librarypatronus's review against another edition
5.0
This is beautiful! I loved the art style and it was informative without being too complicated for a young reader, I plan to share this one with my 6 year old and think she will love it. The non-fiction as narrative is something I expect her to like, because it kept it from being just blocks of dry facts and made it feel like a story. This really drives home how interconnected animals and plants are, and how important just one species can be, if lost.
saschadarlington's review against another edition
5.0
Bringing Back the Wolves: How a Predator Restored an Ecosystem by Jude Isabella is an amazing children’s book that explains the impact of what one creature can do to an ecosystem. In this case, the impact was observed when wolves were brought back to Yellowstone National Park.
Isabella shows how every creature from the mightiest grizzly bear to the lowliest beetle were affected in a positive way by the reintroduction of wolves, not to mention how trees, shrubs, and even creekbeds were restored.
read more: https://saschadarlington.me/2020/03/02/review-of-bringing-back-the-wolves/
Isabella shows how every creature from the mightiest grizzly bear to the lowliest beetle were affected in a positive way by the reintroduction of wolves, not to mention how trees, shrubs, and even creekbeds were restored.
read more: https://saschadarlington.me/2020/03/02/review-of-bringing-back-the-wolves/
mrs_mazzola_reads's review against another edition
4.0
**I received a digital arc of this book from Edelweiss+ in exchange for an honest review**
This book is about the reintegration of wolves into Yellowstone National Park in the 1990s to restore the natural ecosystem and balance in the park. The book is packed with good information, with sidebars and well-labeled illustrations explaining some of the challenging topics. And although the books is illustrated, it still felt realistic and engaging. My only problem with the book is that it is unclear who the intended audience is for the book as a whole. The concept, illustrations, and length indicate a solidly middle grade audience, but the prose, though often lyrical and beautiful, is quite challenging, better suited to an adult reader. Although it was enjoyable, I don't think it would be a great fit for my library collection at this time.
This book is about the reintegration of wolves into Yellowstone National Park in the 1990s to restore the natural ecosystem and balance in the park. The book is packed with good information, with sidebars and well-labeled illustrations explaining some of the challenging topics. And although the books is illustrated, it still felt realistic and engaging. My only problem with the book is that it is unclear who the intended audience is for the book as a whole. The concept, illustrations, and length indicate a solidly middle grade audience, but the prose, though often lyrical and beautiful, is quite challenging, better suited to an adult reader. Although it was enjoyable, I don't think it would be a great fit for my library collection at this time.
g_krueger's review
adventurous
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
Bringing Back the Wolves: How A Predator Restored and Ecosystem by Jude Isabella and is illustrated by Kim Smith. It was written in 2020. This book explains the impact different parts of the ecosystem in Yellowstone National Park. It explains the direct and indirect impact each creature has on the ecosystem as a whole. The book does a great job explaining the text through the pictures included on each page. This text would be great for students who are studying ecosystems and how the different parts of the system interact with one another. It does have a lot of information on each page, so it would be more appropriate for students in fourth through sixth grade. The information is well organized and there are many text features to help students comprehend their reading. There is a table of contents, bolded words, charts, captions, a glossary, an index, and resources that be used to find more information. This would be a great book to use when teaching different the different text features for informational text. It could also be used as a science center book for students to look at when they have extra time in the classroom. Overall, this would be a great book to use in the classroom. <informational text> <ecosystem> <Yellowstone National Park> <science>
etienne02's review
4.0
Good documentary about bringing back wolf into a specific ecosystem but also explaining very well how it affect this system and just how everything is way more connected then we might think. Good job!