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Mollie and the Wolves : The Woman Who Fought for Wolves and Wild Places

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Overview

In 1993, Mollie Beattie became the first woman ever appointed as the director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. A lifelong environmental scientist and advocate, Mollie brought a new approach to the USFWS, which had historically managed wildernesses and waterways for the benefit of hunters and fishermen. Mollie emphasized the importance of rehabilitating and protecting whole ecosystems, knowing that all plants and creatures are interconnected. Nothing encapsulated this belief more than an unprecedented project: reintroducing Yellowstone's apex predator, the wolf, to rebalance the Park's ecosystem.

In this lively, accessible middle grade biography, award-winning author Margi Preus tells the story of Mollie's monumental efforts alongside the journeys of the wolves she brought to Yellowstone. Complemented by lush, eye-catching illustrations, Mollie and the Wolves crafts a powerful portrait of an awe-inspiring success story in the history of our country's environmental movements.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781324083313
  • ISBN-10: 132408331X
  • Publisher: Norton Young Readers
  • Publish Date: August 2027
  • Page Count: 160
  • Reading Level: Ages 10-14

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