yellowstone national park

"It has been called Wonderland, America's Serengeti, the crown jewel of the National Park System, and America's best idea. But how did this faraway landscape evolve into one of the most recognizable places in the world? As the birthplace of the national park system, Yellowstone witnessed the first-ever attempt to protect wildlife, to restore endangered species, and to develop a new industry centered on nature tourism"--Provided by publisher.

Kai and his team of zoologists journey to Yellowstone National Park to study wolves.

"A rare glimpse into the . . . world of wolves, this remarkable story follows Wolf 8, newly reintroduced along with his pack to Yellowstone National Park, who struggles at first but then grows into one of Yellowstone's greatest leaders"--Publisher.

"An exploration of the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone Park, and the positive cascade effect they caused on its environment and surroundings"--Provided by publisher.

"The Campground Kids are ready to put their love for the outdoors to the ultimate test backcountry camping at Yellowstone National Park. Expecting a peaceful sightseeing adventure, the kids find themselves stranded in the park threatened by grizzlies and bison. To top this off, they meet a scientist conducting research whose equipment is mysteriously missing. Isaiah, Sadie, and Ethan are determined to help locate the equipment and discover who is sabataging the experiments. Join The Campground Kids as they camp in the backcountry and uncover sabotage in Yellowstone National Park"--Back cover.

"An intermediate-level survey of enchanting Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, covering its popular natural features, wildlife, and history"--Provided by publisher.

"There is a wilderness where waterfalls plunge down rocky cliffs, herds of bison graze on sweeping grasslands, and forests ring with the owls of wolves. A place where mud bubbles, springs steam, and water explodes from deep underground. People have been drawn to this landscape for thousands of years and now it's your turn to explore... Welcome to Yellowstone.".

"Using the structure of 'The House that Jack Built' and the example of the gray wolf reintroduction to Yellowstone National Park, the interconnectedness of the wildlife that lives in a place and how the presence (or absence) of a single species can impact an ecosystem is explained"--Provided by publisher. Includes back matter.

"Engaging images accompany information about Yellowstone National Park"--Provided by publisher.

The gray wolf was once a top predator in North America, revered by Native Americans. Once white settlers arrived, wolf populations fell dramatically. This book tells the story of the gray wolf's population plunge due to systematic killing programs, and its victorious rise thanks to conservation programs. Readers will learn about wolf adaptations and behavior, as well as its impact on its ecosystem. This book highlights the work of the Yellowstone Wolf Project to bring gray wolves back to Yellowstone National Park. Graphic organizers and brilliant photographs allow readers to deeply connect with the text. Readers will surely appreciate the resilience of the great gray wolf.