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Books by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent | Wonderlit

Books by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

30 books · Ages 5–15

Known for the Nature Books and On the Trail with Lewis and Clark series, Dorothy Hinshaw Patent writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 5–15, alongside 25 standalone books, exploring themes of nature & outdoors, curiosity & wonder, animals.

Series

Where the Bald Eagles Gather

Gray Wolf, Red Wolf

Return of the Wolf

3 books · Ages 8–12

Animals on the Trail with Lewis and Clark

Plants on the Trail with Lewis and Clark

On the Trail with Lewis and Clark

2 books · Ages 9–13

Standalone Books

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The Way of the Grizzly

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Follow the daily habits and seasonal cycles of the grizzly bear while learning how human actions impact their survival i

Cover of The Whooping Crane A Comeback Story

The Whooping Crane A Comeback Story

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Scientists at wildlife refuges lead a high-stakes, forty-year mission to bring the endangered whooping crane back from t

Cover of Wild Turkey, Tame Turkey

Wild Turkey, Tame Turkey

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

For the curious student wondering why farm turkeys look so different from the ones in the woods, this guide explores the

Cover of Where the Wild Horses Roam

Where the Wild Horses Roam

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Powerful photographs and history reveal the struggles of America's wild horse herds and the legal battles fought to keep

Cover of A Family Goes Hunting

A Family Goes Hunting

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Twelve-year-old Leif heads into the Montana wilderness for a major milestone: his very first hunting trip with his famil

Cover of Pelicans

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Dive into the daily lives of these prehistoric-looking birds to see how they hunt, nest, and face modern challenges in t

Cover of Places of Refuge: Our National Wildlife Refuge System

Places of Refuge: Our National Wildlife Refuge System

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

From the wetlands of Texas to California forests, see how wildlife experts balance ecosystems and protect animals within

Cover of Ospreys

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Ospreys are the masters of the waterfront. Learn how these impressive fish hawks hunt, build their massive nests, and su

Cover of Prairie Dogs

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Social networks thrive beneath the soil in the bustling world of the grasslands, where these creatures build their homes

Cover of The American Alligator

The American Alligator

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

The swamp comes alive through the life cycle of the American alligator. Discover how these powerful reptiles grow, hunt,

Cover of Biodiversity

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Life on Earth depends on a delicate web of connection; see how diverse species across the globe rely on one another to s

Cover of Pigeons

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Learn how these resilient city birds have lived alongside humans for thousands of years, serving as everything from pets

Cover of The Bald Eagle Returns

The Bald Eagle Returns

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Bald eagles were once nearly gone, but now they are thriving across America; learn how these national symbols raise thei

Cover of Shaping the Earth

Shaping the Earth

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Earth’s crust hides a history of scientific debate, from 17th-century theories of a hollow interior to the experiments t

Cover of Garden of the Spirit Bear: Life in the Great Northern Rainforest

Garden of the Spirit Bear: Life in the Great Northern Rainforest

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Deep within the Pacific Coast rainforest, rare white bears wander through old-growth trees in an ecosystem teeming with

Cover of Pika Country: Climate Change at the top of the World

Pika Country: Climate Change at the top of the World

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, Marlo Garnsworthy

High in the alpine peaks, the tiny pika faces a shrinking habitat as climate change threatens the delicate balance of li

Cover of Dogs on Duty

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

For the curious middle-grader fascinated by real-life heroes, this book reveals the incredible bravery and specialized t

Cover of Slinky, Scaly, Slithery Snakes

Slinky, Scaly, Slithery Snakes

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Slither into the secret world of snakes to see how they hunt, move, and thrive across different habitats with the help o

Cover of At Home with the Prairie Dog: The Story of a Keystone Species

At Home with the Prairie Dog: The Story of a Keystone Species

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Discover how the humble prairie dog acts as a cornerstone of the ecosystem, supporting a wide web of life through its ac

Cover of Saving the Tasmanian Devil

Saving the Tasmanian Devil

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Scientists and ecologists race against time to study genetics and find a cure for a mysterious disease threatening to wi

Cover of Prairies

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Tall grasses and hidden wildlife come to life through detailed photos that reveal the vital importance of protecting our

Cover of Back to the Wild

Back to the Wild

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

For the child curious about why some animals live in zoos and how we can help them return to their natural homes in the

Cover of Flashy Fantastic Rain Forest Frogs

Flashy Fantastic Rain Forest Frogs

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Rain forest frogs survive using brilliant colors and strange physical tricks, all captured in lush paintings that reveal

Cover of Feathers

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Mississippi Jack: Being an Account of the Further Waterborne Adventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman, Fine Lady, and the L

Cover of Charles Darwin: The Life of a Revolutionary Thinker

Charles Darwin: The Life of a Revolutionary Thinker

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Read the journals and letters of the man who changed biology forever to understand how he developed the theory of evolut

By Age Range

Garden of the Spirit Bear: Life in the Great Northern Rainforest

Pika Country: Climate Change at the top of the World

Slinky, Scaly, Slithery Snakes

Where the Bald Eagles Gather

The Way of the Grizzly

The Whooping Crane A Comeback Story

Where the Bald Eagles Gather

The Way of the Grizzly

The Whooping Crane A Comeback Story

Common Themes

Nature & Outdoors Curiosity & Wonder Animals Birds Survival & Wilderness Resilience & Perseverance Hope & Optimism History

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