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Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator

by Sarah C. Campbell
Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator

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ISBN13: 9781590785546
ISBN10: 1590785541
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The wolfsnail hunts its prey: other snails. This true tale of horror begins in the leaf litter beside a quaint porch in Jackson, Mississippi. The wolfsnail is on the prowl. Big, strong, and fast (for a snail), the wolfsnail has a taste for meat. In some areas, it is called the cannibal snail. It has earned the name. Soon, the predator finds the slime trail of a smaller snail and follows the path toward its prey. When the chase ends and the dramatic feast is done, nothing remains of the smaller snail but an empty shell. This photographic story, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book, of a day in the life of a wolfsnail offers a unique and dramatic introduction to the food chain. Young readers will be fascinated by this little-known predator and the impact it has had on habitats where it does not belong.

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"Sure to encourage early readers and listeners to explore their own backyards for similarly wondrous creatures." --Kirkus Reviews

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"Even the glossary is fun, with words ranging from cannibal and mollusc to mucus and slug. . . . Will help youngsters discover exciting nature in their own backyards and help them understand the role of predators in the natural cycle." --Booklist

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"lt is hard to imagine suspense and drama in a book about the lowly wolfsnail, but this book delivers just that. . . . A unique look at the miniature world of a small predator." --Library Media Connection

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A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book

Perfect for kids interested in animals, science, and the world of their backyard, this photographic story of a day in the life of a wolfsnail offers a dramatic introduction to a little-known predator and the impact it has on habitats where it does not belong.

On a typical day, the wolfsnail hunts its prey: other snails. Big, strong, and fast (for a snail), the wolfsnail has a taste for meat, and in some areas, it is called the cannibal snail. On the prowl, the wolfsnail finds the slime trail of a smaller snail and follows the path toward its prey. When the chase ends and the dramatic feast is done, nothing remains of the smaller snail... except an empty shell.

Slithering and suspenseful, this enlightening book also includes amazing facts about the wolfsnail and a glossary.


About the Author

Sarah C. Campbell is the author of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator. Her writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including Highlights for Children and the New York Times. She lives in Jackson, MississippiRichard Campbell is an executive vice president of a financial institution in Jackson, Mississippi. In his spare time, he is a partner in creative pursuits with his wife, Sarah, specializing in photography, design, and technology.

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ISBN:
9781590785546
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication date:
05/01/2008
Publisher:
Astra Young Readers
Language:
English
Pages:
32
Height:
.37IN
Width:
8.40IN
Thickness:
.50
LCCN:
2007030838
Age Range:
5 to 7
Grade Range:
K to 2
Number of Units:
1
Illustration:
Yes
Copyright Year:
2008
UPC Code:
2801590785548
Photographer:
Richard Campbell
Author:
Richard P. Campbell
Photographer:
Sarah C. Campbell
Author:
Sarah C. Campbell
Photographer:
Richard P. Campbell
Author:
Peter Judith Ed. Judith Ed. Campbell
Author:
Sarah Campbell
Author:
Richard P. (ILT) Campbell
Author:
Sarah C. Campbell
Subject:
Rosy wolfsnail
Subject:
Snails
Subject:
Nature
Subject:
Children s Nonfiction-Wild Animals

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