Ravens and Wolves Team Up! - (Animal Allies) by Stephanie True Peters (Paperback)

About the Book

" Ravens and wolves team up for a hunt in this action-packed nonfiction book for young research writers and wildlife fans. One watchful raven + one ravenous wolf = a dangerous duo! In this book, discover how two vastly different animal species team up for a successful hunt. With bird's-eye views, ravens easily spot prey from afar, but these high-flying scavengers need help catching it. Cue the wolves! When alerted by their feathered friends, wolves chase down the prey with lightning-quick speed and big-time teeth. And when they do, this dream team feasts! With in-the-field photographs, fast facts, and bonus back matter, Ravens and Wolves Team Up! will have young research writers and wildlife fans rooting for these Animal Allies"--

Book Synopsis

Ravens and wolves team up for a hunt in this action-packed nonfiction book for young research writers and wildlife fans. One watchful raven + one ravenous wolf = a dangerous duo! In this book, discover how two vastly different animal species team up for a successful hunt. With bird's-eye views, ravens easily spot prey from afar, but these high-flying scavengers need help catching it. Cue the wolves! When alerted by their feathered friends, wolves chase down the prey with lightning-quick speed and big-time teeth. And when they do, this dream team feasts! With in-the-field photographs, fast facts, and bonus back matter, Ravens and Wolves Team Up! will have young research writers and wildlife fans rooting for these Animal Allies. Other Animal Allies: Coyotes and Badgers Team Up! Groupers and Moray Eels Team Up! Polar Bears and Arctic Foxes Team Up!

Review Quotes

The animal pairs in this series work together to hunt and capture prey. After an opening chapter describing their teamwork in action, the individual creatures are introduced, with commonalities and differences noted. This leads into the process of their combined hunting efforts. Readers learn how complementary qualities, like the grouper's speed and the moray's eel's ability to squeeze into tight spaces increase chances of success. The authors note that not all symbiotic relationships work the same, with clear focus on the practicality of cooperation in terms of survival. Photographs are useful, if not especially dynamic. Many focus on just one animal, though several show the two species teaming up, either during or after the hunt. Useful captions are attached to some, but not all photos. Closing pages note the threats facing both animals. VERDICT Well-executed introduction to animal symbiosis.--Steven Engelfried, formerly at Wilsonville P.L., OR "School Library Journal"