I have a free wolf lapbook and resources today for a fun study about wolves. Too, on my Homeschool Lapbooks – Powerful Tools For Mastery Learning page you can find more free homeschool lapbooks.
Wolves are some of the most fascinating animals in the wild. Studying wolves is a wonderful way to explore zoology, animal adaptations, ecosystems, food chains, and animal behavior.
Whether you’re studying mammals, forest animals, North American wildlife, or ecosystems, a wolf lapbook makes a great addition to your homeschool science lessons.
They are mammals, carnivores, predators, and highly social animals. Also, he plays an important role in many ecosystems.
And one of the best ways to organize everything kids learn is by creating a wolf lapbook.
First, add these wolf books to your unit study.
BOOKS ABOUT WOLVES FOR KIDS
Reading and learning about wolves through living books is our preferred way to learn.
10 Books About Wolves
Add some of these fun books about wolves to your home library. Use them for a fun wolf unit study or just reading for the day.
Newbery Medalist Jean Craighead George lovingly tells the story of three wolf pups--from the moment they open their eyes to the time they lead the hunt. Lyrical passages in her wolf pup diary describe how the pups tumble and play and when they first learn to howl and talk wolf talk. Readers are reminded of the changes in nature that are happening in the lower 48 states as they "look to the north" to watch the wolf pups grow. Jean George's words and Lucia Washburn's breathtaking paintings give the reader a rare glimpse of one of nature's noblest creatures: the wolf.
To her small village, she is known as Miyax; to her friend in San Francisco, she is Julie. When her life in the village becomes dangerous, Miyax runs away, only to find herself lost in the Alaskan wilderness.
Miyax tries to survive by copying the ways of a pack of wolves and soon grows to love her new wolf family. Life in the wilderness is a struggle, but when she finds her way back to civilization, Miyax is torn between her old and new lives. Is she the Miyax of her human village—or Julie of the wolves?
Discovered in the forest of Ashton Place, the Incorrigibles are no ordinary children. Luckily, Miss Penelope Lumley is no ordinary governess. A recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, Penelope embraces the challenge of her new position. Though she is eager to instruct the children in Latin verbs and the proper use of globes, first she must eliminate their canine tendencies.
From Jack London, one of the greatest American writers of all time, comes this masterpiece in adventure story telling: WHITE FANG!!!
Can White Fang the timber wolf pup ever be tamed? WHITE FANG (PART 1 of 2) examines the violent world of wild animals and the equally violent world of humans. WHITE FANG! A tale of animal heroism, survival and adventure like never before seen in American literature.
Introduces young readers to the beauty and majesty of these creatures of the wild, the areas in which they live and breed today, and the way they almost came to extinction at the hands of man through intentional acts of persecution during the past one hundred years.
This gripping novel about survival and family is based on the real story of one wolf’s incredible journey to find a safe place to call
home. Illustrated throughout, this irresistible tale by award-winning author Rosanne Parry is for fans of Sara Pennypacker’s Pax and Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan.
Swift, a young wolf cub, lives with his pack in the mountains learning to hunt, competing with his brothers and sisters for hierarchy, and watching over a new litter of cubs. Then a rival pack attacks, and Swift and his family scatter.
Alone and scared, Swift must flee and find a new home. His journey takes him a remarkable one thousand miles across the Pacific Northwest. The trip is full of peril, and Swift encounters forest fires, hunters, highways, and hunger before he finds his new home.
Describes the experiences of a wolf pack in the Toklat Pass of Alaska during the November moon.
When Andy Evans stumbles upon the snow-covered wreckage of a small plane, he’s shocked to find a survivor. Should he put the gravely injured dog out of his misery? The look in the animal’s eyes says he’s not ready to die. It turns out that Kävik’s a champion sled dog, and soon he makes a full recovery. When his rightful owner finds out Kävikvis alive, he wants the dog back. But Kävik has other ideas.
Yellowstone National Park's majestic geologic wonders and remarkable wildlife draw millions of visitors each year. But there was a time when these natural treasures were in great danger, all because after years of unrestricted hunting, one key piece of the puzzle had been eliminated-the wolf. Now, more than a decade after scientists realized the wolves' essential role and returned them to Yellowstone, the park's natural balance is gradually being restored. The informative dual-level text and spectacular full-color photographs show the wolves in the natural habitat that was almost lost without them. Readers of all ages will be inspired by the delicate natural system that is Yellowstone.
Feo’s life is extraordinary. Her mother trains domesticated wolves to be able to fend for themselves in the snowy wilderness of Russia, and Feo is following in her footsteps to become a wolf wilder. She loves taking care of the wolves, especially the three who stay at the house because they refuse to leave Feo, even though they’ve already been wilded. But not everyone is enamored with the wolves, or with the fact that Feo and her mother are turning them wild. And when her mother is taken captive, Feo must travel through the cold, harsh woods to save her—and learn from her wolves how to survive.
Begin your wolf study is by learning about different wolf species.
The gray wolf (Canis lupus) is probably the most familiar. Gray wolves are found in parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Despite their name, gray wolves aren’t always gray. Their coats can range from white and cream to brown, gray, and black.
Another fascinating wolf is the red wolf (Canis rufus), a critically endangered species native to the southeastern United States.
Kids can also investigate the Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis), a rare wild canid that lives in the highlands of Ethiopia.
HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES TO ADD TO YOUR WOLF LAPBOOK
Next, look at some hands-on activities about mammals.
- Wolf Preschool Craft And Simple Ideas For Creative Play
- Free Wolf Fact Card
- How to Craft a Stunning Wolf Animal Triorama
- Julie of the Wolves Free Hands-on Arctic Unit Study
- Free Mammals Lapbook for Kids Who Love Hands-on Science
- Free Lapbook Wild Animals for Kids Who Love Hands-on Science
Last, look at the minibooks included in this free download.
FREE WOLF LAPBOOK MINIBOOKS INCLUDED:
- Where do wolves live
- Wolf Body Parts
- Wolf Quick Facts
- Observe the Wolf
- Wolf Family
- Did You Know
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