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Grizzly Bears

by Sheila Griffin Llanas
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This book introduces young readers to the grizzly bear, a sacred animal in many cultures. Easy-to-read text examines the grizzly bear's development as a cultural icon, from Native American totems and rituals through tales and legends of the American west, to today's status as the official animal of various states. Readers will also learn about the grizzly bear's body, its appearance, size, and various colors. Not all grizzlies are brown! The bear's unique method of reproduction is discussed, as is cub development and life cycle. Readers will discover what grizzlies like to eat, and how much they have to consume in order to sleep most of the year! Also covered is the grizzly's habitat, and a range map shows where in the world the bears live. Informative sidebars highlight additional information, including the grizzly's scientific classification. Predators, including humans, are also discussed, along with threats to the grizzly's environment, as well as conservation efforts to preserve this special creature. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for young iconologists. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Animal Icons

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 1, 2013

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781614809319

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781614807193
      • File size: 6706 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 4.6
    • Lexile® Measure: 730
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 3

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2013

      Gr 2-4-This well-organized series features animals that have become cultural symbols in America. After a brief introduction, the chapters proceed in logical order, discussing the animal's history, body specifics, ("Plate to Plate" in Armadillos, "Beak to Talons" in Bald Eagles, etc.), behavior, life cycle, eating habits, and expectations for future survival. Each volume includes a chapter that explains why the featured creature is considered iconic; myths and stories about it are also infused throughout the lively texts. Glossary words are in bold font. Additional information is provided by way of "Icon Extras" text boxes; clear, color photographs (most of them captioned), maps, etc. abound. A single complaint would be that while the books include a link to a regularly updated website, there are no suggestions for further reading. Positive additions for most collections.

      Copyright 2013 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4.6
  • Lexile® Measure:730
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:3

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