Dire Wolf

Children's Literature

The prehistoric dire wolf lived much like today's gray wolf, according to paleontologists. Although the two wolves share much in common, some facts about the dire wolf are still open for speculation, such as whether or not they hunted prehistoric bison or if they were scavengers like today's hyenas. Readers will learn about scientists theories and findings and what they surmise as the way that dire wolves lived and what life was like for them during the Pleistocene era. Useful graphics and color photos come together for a cool layout, and important glossary terms throughout add to the reader's learning experience. A helpful reference section includes a glossary, index, and Web site address. This book is part of a series that also includes the titles Giant Ape, Giant Ground Sloth, Giant Rhino, Saber-toothed Cat, and Woolly Mammoth. Teachers of science and biology will find this book to be a great tool to spark their students' interests in doing more research on dire wolf. 2003, ABDO Publishing Company, Ages 8 to 11.
— Cherie Ilg Haas