Wild About Bears
Wild About Bears
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Charlesbridge Publishing
Annotation: Takes a look at the common physical traits, behaviors, habits and habitats of the world's eight bear species.
Genre: [Biology]
 
Reviews: 7
Catalog Number: #5579992
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Copyright Date: 2014
Edition Date: 2014 Release Date: 03/11/14
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 1-580-89418-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-580-89418-0
Dewey: 599.78
LCCN: 2012038700
Dimensions: 23 x 29 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist (Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 CST 2014)

In her latest informative picture book, Brett shows not only how varied the world's eight species of bears are but also how much they have in common. In a series of engaging double-page watercolors, Brett depicts bears in various habitats doing their typical activities nting, exploring, eating, and sleeping. Fun facts r example, "The sucking noise of the sloth bear's snout can be heard from 300 feet away" e liberally scattered throughout the spreads in a smaller font size. Fully aware of the cuteness factor of cubs, Brett features a mother bear and at least one cub in almost all of her paintings. (And as the section on North American black bears reveals, one mother may give birth to different colored cubs, including some that look like polar bears.) Brett ends her text with the reminder that humans should think about protecting bears and the ecosystems in which they live. Also included in the back matter are a habitat glossary and a map, which shows where in the world the eight species live.

Horn Book (Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2014)

Soft watercolor paintings illustrate this uncluttered picture book. After some general information about physical characteristics and behavior, the discussion focuses on the eight bear species, one per double-page spread. A couple of paragraphs cover specifics, including habitat, appearance, and diet. There's the occasional arcane fact: e.g., the soles of polar bears' feet "are covered with tiny suction cups called vacuoles." Habitat map, reading list, websites. Glos.

Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)

Readers may be surprised to learn that only eight species of bears exist on the planet (polar, brown, spectacled, sloth, sun, giant panda, and North American and Asiatic black bears). This fact-filled guide provides an overview of each species, focusing on their physical and behavioral characteristics in relationship to their environments. After initial introductory paragraphs, Brett scatters brief, captionlike sentences throughout her warm, naturalistic watercolor scenes. -The long, curved claws and bowed legs of the sun bear make it an excellent tree climber,- she writes as two are shown high in the branches of a tall tree, one licking at a beehive. A solid introduction to bears, their habits, and the challenges they face. Ages 6-9. (Mar.)

School Library Journal (Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 CST 2014)

Gr 2-5 There are only eight species of bears on Earth, and Brett examines each of them. Opening spreads discuss general physical traits and behavior; a double-page chapter is then devoted to each species. Many facts are scattered throughout the captions for the art as well as in the main text, but font sizes help guide readers' eyes to keep the text from becoming overwhelming. The watercolor illustrations depict the bears' habitats as well as behaviors, and a world map indicates their range. A useful addition. Susan E. Murray, formerly at Glendale Public Library, AZ

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references.
Word Count: 1,726
Reading Level: 5.5
Interest Level: K-3
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.5 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 165678 / grade: Lower Grades
Reading Counts!: reading level:9.8 / points:3.0 / quiz:Q63960
Lexile: 1070L
Guided Reading Level: N
Eight bear species live on earth today: the polar bear, brown bear, North American black bear, spectacled bear, Asiatic black bear, sloth bear, sun bear, and giant panda. From the Arctic ice cap to South American cloud forests to the Tibetan plateau, the habitats of these bear species are as diverse as their traits and behaviors.
And yet wild bears have much in common, too. Often misunderstood or exploited, bears are curious creatures with unique qualities that make
them an important part of the world’s biodiversity.

Excerpted from Wild about Bears by Jeannie Brett
All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

A comprehensive look at the world’s eight bear species.

Discover shared traits and behaviors as well as unique characteristics of the polar bear, brown bear, North American black bear, spectacled bear, Asiatic black bear, sloth bear, sun bear, and giant panda. Readers will marvel at the adaptations each has developed to survive in a challenging world.

Jeannie Brett’s stunning artwork, coupled with her thorough research, brings each bear and its habitat to life. Appended with a glossary and an illustrated world map that shows the location of bear habitats.


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