Dire wolves were fearsome predators. They could bite through bones! In this hi/lo title, reluctant readers will learn how the wolves lived, what they looked like, and how they went extinct. Engaging text and vibrant illustrations combine with features that highlight the wolves' size and diet, map where the wolves lived, show off an important fossil find, and compare the dire wolf to its closest living relative. A full-spread profile puts important information about dire wolves in one place.