Welcome To The World Of Bears

Describes various bears, cubs, habitat etc. 6-9 yrs.

About the series: Each book in the Welcome to the World of Series introduces children to wildlife through color photographs, lively description and amazing facts.

Set over a 24-hour period, meet black bears, grizzlies, and cute polar bear cubs in this kids’ nonfiction book by expert Don Hardeman Jr. Journey into forests around the world to follow the lives of these furry creatures as they play, hunt, and fight their way through their day. Biologist and black bear expert Don Hardeman Jr. tells the story of the world’s most amazing bears in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations of topics such as hibernation that are perfect for future biologists. Witness incredible moments including: • Grizzlies plucking salmon out of the air as they attempt to swim upstream • The dramatic battle between a sloth bear and a tiger • A sun bear using its gigantic tongue to get honey from a beehive Beautifully illustrated by Rebecca Mills and packed with animal facts, Bears (A Day in the Life) encourages kids to look at the roles these incredible mammals play in ecosystems across the globe, and why it’s important we protect them. Also available: Bugs, Big Cats, Sharks, Horses, Birds, Frogs

At once a stirring adventure tale, a candid memoir, an offbeat natural history, and a smart literary chronicle, The Bear Doesn’t Know is a bear-lover’s book of wonders—rich in the joy, beauty, and inspiration found during a life well lived in bear country.

What causes bear attacks? When should you play dead and when should you fight an attacking bear? What do we know about black and grizzly bears and how can this knowledge be used to avoid bear attacks? And, more generally, what is the bear’s future? Bear Attacks is a thorough and unflinching landmark study of the attacks made on men and women by the great grizzly and the occasionally deadly black bear. This is a book for everyone who hikes, camps, or visits bear country–and for anyone who wants to know more about these sometimes fearsome but always fascinating wild creatures.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of sharks.

This popular series introduces children to wildlife through color photographs and fascinating text. Did you know that some crocodiles live up to 100 years? Or that alligators are only found in North America and China? These feared and often misunderstood creatures will capture the imagination of children.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of both sea otters and river otters.