Background
Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw was born on April 30, 1940 in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Horton Corwin and Dorothy Kate (Youmans) Hinshaw.
(Follows the efforts of a zoologist team as they work to r...)
Follows the efforts of a zoologist team as they work to reintroduce four endangered animals back to their natural environments and tells young readers of the successes and importance of such projects.
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(Discusses the characteristics and habits, the family life...)
Discusses the characteristics and habits, the family life and intelligence of dolphins and porpoises.
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( Clarion author Dorothy Hinshaw Patent is well known and...)
Clarion author Dorothy Hinshaw Patent is well known and highly respected for her natural history books. "Return of the Wolf," her first work of fiction, draws on her extensive knowledge of wolf behavior, based on first-hand observation. In the course of a year, Sedra, a young female wolf, establishes her own territory, finds a mate, and begins a new wolf pack. Quick-paced, dramatic, and told from the wolf's point of view, this story contains fascinating details of wolves' life in the wild: their communication, the birth and training of pups, and the pack's strategies for hunting and survival.
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(Describes the discovery and study of fossil records revea...)
Describes the discovery and study of fossil records revealing the herding and nesting behavior of the dinosaur known as Maiasaura.
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( Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, repro...)
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, and habitat of frogs that live in the rain forest.
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(Introduces the many colors and patterns occurring in hors...)
Introduces the many colors and patterns occurring in horses, including the spotted pinto, dappled, two-tone, solid, and Appaloosa horses.
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(A modern-day wagon train journey is interwoven with fasci...)
A modern-day wagon train journey is interwoven with fascinating facts about the harsh realities of a wagon train passage across the prairie one hundred years ago. By the authors of Why Animals Have Fur.
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(Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior...)
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of wild turkeys.
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(Describes methods used by scientists to study how the bra...)
Describes methods used by scientists to study how the brains of birds and other animals work and to determine whether animals can truly communicate verbally.
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(What is more exciting than somehow catching a glimpse of ...)
What is more exciting than somehow catching a glimpse of how things were long ago? This series, written by award-winning children's book author Dorothy Patent, focuses on landmark discoveries and their significance.
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(A vivid description of the life of the buffalo in each se...)
A vivid description of the life of the buffalo in each season of the year details its ways of courtship, birth, and winter survival.
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(Introduces, in brief text and illustrations, a variety of...)
Introduces, in brief text and illustrations, a variety of animals whose coloring is black and white.
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( Fire has frightened and fascinated human beings for cen...)
Fire has frightened and fascinated human beings for centuries. Although we often think of fire as only hurtful, it can play an essential part in maintaining the natural balance of nature. As science explores the role of naturally occurring fires, we have become better skilled at utilizing fire and living alongside its dangers. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent's authoritative text -- coupled with William Munoz's spectacular photographs -- documents scientists' growing knowledge of the awesome power of fire. Index.
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(Will be shipped from US. Brand new copy.)
Will be shipped from US. Brand new copy.
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("A fascinating account of the research, ingenuity and con...)
"A fascinating account of the research, ingenuity and concern of scientists and conservationists. Distinguished by a fine subtlety of hue, the full-color photographs, in particular, sensitively document the beauty and dignity of these birds. An unusual look at an endangered species . . ."--ALA Booklist. Notable Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies; Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children.
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( A clear and balanced text highlights the diversity and ...)
A clear and balanced text highlights the diversity and adaptability of the deer and the elk, and discusses recent conservation efforts.
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(What is more exciting than somehow catching a glimpse of ...)
What is more exciting than somehow catching a glimpse of how things were long ago? This series, written by award-winning children's book author Dorothy Patent, focuses on landmark discoveries and their significance.
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(Compares the physical characteristics and behavior of wol...)
Compares the physical characteristics and behavior of wolves and dogs and describes how dogs evolved from their wild relatives.
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(A profile of the International Children's Rain Forest des...)
A profile of the International Children's Rain Forest describes the lush beauty of the plants and animals that live there and considers the work and contributions by children all over the world to keep the area preserved.
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(Explores the many facets of the beautiful endangered bird...)
Explores the many facets of the beautiful endangered bird, from its illustrious past to its life cycle to its daily existence in the wild, and explains how the Quetzal has come to represent the destruction of rain forests.
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( The award-winning author explores the issue of biodiver...)
The award-winning author explores the issue of biodiversity, how it is threatened, and how we can preserve it. “This informative, well-written book provides excellent report material on a subject that is both interesting and complex.”--School Library Journal
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( Presents a history of the wild horses in this country, ...)
Presents a history of the wild horses in this country, the mistreatment they have suffered, and the efforts that have been made to protect them by law.
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(Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of ho...)
Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of horses and describes how domestic horses evolved from their wild relatives.
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(A striking profile of one of North America's major symbol...)
A striking profile of one of North America's major symbols of the wilderness.
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Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw was born on April 30, 1940 in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Horton Corwin and Dorothy Kate (Youmans) Hinshaw.
Bachelor of Science, Stanford University, 1962; Master of Arts, University of California, Berkeley, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1968; postgraduate, U. Washington, 1965-1967.
Postdoctoral fellow, Sinai Hospital, Detroit, 1968-1969; postdoctoral fellow, Stazione Zoologica, Naples, Italy, 1969-1970; acting assistant professor, U. Montana, Missoula, 1977.
She has received numerous awards for her writing. "In 1987, she received the Eva L. Gordon Award from the American Nature Study Society in recognition of her outstanding contribution to science literature for young readers." She received the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild 2004 Nonfiction Award.
(Explores the many facets of the beautiful endangered bird...)
(A profile of the International Children's Rain Forest des...)
(What is more exciting than somehow catching a glimpse of ...)
(What is more exciting than somehow catching a glimpse of ...)
(Follows the efforts of a zoologist team as they work to r...)
(Describes, in text and illustrations, the physical charac...)
(Traces the forty-year-old and ongoing attempt to save the...)
(A modern-day wagon train journey is interwoven with fasci...)
(Describes methods used by scientists to study how the bra...)
(Presents a history of the wild horses in this country, th...)
( Presents a history of the wild horses in this country, ...)
(Introduces the many colors and patterns occurring in hors...)
( A clear and balanced text highlights the diversity and ...)
(A vivid description of the life of the buffalo in each se...)
(Describes the discovery and study of fossil records revea...)
(Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of ho...)
(Compares the physical characteristics and behavior of wol...)
( Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, repro...)
( The award-winning author explores the issue of biodiver...)
( Clarion author Dorothy Hinshaw Patent is well known and...)
(Discusses the characteristics and habits, the family life...)
(Introduces, in brief text and illustrations, a variety of...)
("A fascinating account of the research, ingenuity and con...)
(Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior...)
(A striking profile of one of North America's major symbol...)
( Fire has frightened and fascinated human beings for cen...)
(Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include compa...)
(Will be shipped from US. Brand new copy.)
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Member American Institute Biological Sciences, Society Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Authors Guild.
Married Gregory Joseph Patent, March 21, 1964. Children: David Gregory, Jason Daniel.
