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Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
"For years Jasper, a moon bear, lived a miserable existence, held captive in a cage by bear farmers in rural China. The farmers extracted the bile from Jaspers body and sold it to be used in traditional medicines. Its a horrific practice and conducted on thousands of moon bears each year. But now Jasper has the chance to be free and live a life away from pain and torture. In 2000, Animals Asia, an animal welfare organization, rescued Jasper and other...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Formats
Description
In pursuit of a strange butterfly for her science assignment, Kelly gets lost in the woods, and with only a mason jar, a butterfly net, and a small lunch, she must figure out which direction will lead her back to the cabin and her friends--and somehow elude the black bear who has taken a disturbing interest in her.
7) Black bears
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Lexile measure
540L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book introduces readers to the unique features of black bears. Basic information is covered, such as life cycle, habitat, range, diet, predators, and threats. Table of contents, interesting facts, maps, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Infographics Table of contents...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
540L
Physical Desc
36 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"When Harry Colebourn saw a baby bear at a train station, he knew he could care for it. Harry was a veterinarian. But he was also a soldier in training during World War I. Harry named the bear Winnie, short for Winnipeg, his company's home town, and he brought her along to the military camp in England. Winnie followed Harry everywhere and slept under his cot every night. Before long, she became the regiment's much-loved mascot. But who could care...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
AD 590L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
A woman tells her young son the true story of how his great-great-grandfather, Captain Harry Colebourn, rescued and learned to love a bear cub in 1914 as he was on his way to take care of soldiers' horses during World War I, and the bear became the inspiration for A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh.
Author
Publisher
EZ Readers, an imprint of Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
American black bears look as cuddly as Teddy bears but they can be fierce. Their claws are sharp as knives. North Americas most common bear can grow into man-sized hulks weighing as much as 600 pounds. Discover more about these furry creatures who love nuts, berries, bugs, and even garbage.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Each book provides vital statistics, growth milestones, adult involvement, eating and living habits, and environmental danger about each mammal. Additional fact blocks help young readers understand more complex vocabulary and concepts. Glossary of key words Informative sidebars Reviewed This engaging and informative series highlights the birth through young adulthood of baby animals. Each book provides vital statistics, growth milestones, adult involvement,...
13) Moon bear
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
AD 780L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Moon bears, or Asiatic black bears, get their name from the white moon-shaped blaze on their chests. Sadly, there are more moon bears in captivity than in the wild, as the animals are being farmed for their commercially valuable bile. This text pays tribute to the endangered species.
14) Black bears
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1998
Lexile measure
180L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce the appearance, behavior, and habitat of black bears.
16) Black bears
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Lexile measure
470L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to black bears. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade" -- Provided by publisher.
17) Bears make dens
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus Illustrated/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
500L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A mama black bear digs a den for winter and gives birth to cubs in her den in this illustrated narrative nonfiction book. Includes a range map and a "Build Like a Bear" hands-on activity" --
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