Wolf Island: Teachers Respond

 "Based on actual events, this account tracks a family of Canadian wolves living on an island. Discovering a raft that washed ashore, the wolf pups climb aboard. When the raft suddenly begins to drift toward the mainland, the surprised pups' cries bring the parents to the raft, and together the family floats away from its home... "

Source: Julie Cummins, American Library Association

Wolf Island by Celia Godkin expresses in story form the delicate balance in nature's food webs and how seemingly small changes can upset this balance.

How might you use this book with students to build the concept of balance in nature? What activity can you envision to reinforce the concepts introduced in this book? Use the Comment feature below to add your thoughts after viewing this book.

While you're at it, you may want to check out this related Bitesize Food Chains Game.