It snowed last night.
The first time this season.
More is on its way.

For a polar bear, winter's first snow is a sign that it's time to make a den--a safe place for her to sleep through the harsh season and give birth to her cubs. But the Arctic is changing; familiar landscapes are melting. What kind of world will her cubs grow up in? The story's clear text and gorgeous, affecting illustrations capture the massive bear's movements amid a crystalline landscape, while quietly observing the loosening ice and other effects of climate change on her life and that of her active cubs. Back matter offers more information and suggestions on how we can help protect the planet for these majestic animals.

Through a carpet of pine needles and a small hill of moss, twigs, and soil, three shiny black noses push up into the crisp air.

Spring has arrived in Alaska, and after spending many months hibernating, a brown bear is waking up. She was alone when she fell asleep at the start of winter, but now she is climbing out of her den with a pair of cubs to protect and nurture. As they grow, she will have to teach them how to survive in the wilderness, from climbing trees to foraging berries and nuts to snatching salmon out of the river. Despite their sharp teeth and long claws, grizzly bears' lives aren't so simple, and one day these young bears will be on their own. The lyrical text is beautifully illustrated and threaded through with fascinating facts, while an author's note at the end offers more about brown bears for curious readers.

With their beautiful white fur and powerful presence, polar bears rule the Arctic. These majestic giants swim from iceberg to iceberg in chilling waters, care for their adorable cubs, and are threatened by global warming. In this level 1 reader you'll learn all you ever wanted to know about polar bears and so much more. Complete with fascinating facts and beautiful images, National Geographic Readers: Polar Bears can't miss.

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Did you know that bears have existed longer than modern day humans? Or that polar bears aren't actually white? Immerse yourself in the beautifully illustrated guide to some of the world's most powerful mammals, full of facts about bears, their habits and where to find them.

Find out how bears eat, drink, sleep, hunt, and more throughout the year in this award-winning nonfiction picture book from the celebrated team of April Pulley Sayre and Caldecott Honor illustrator Steve Jenkins--now featuring updated end matter with even more illuminating info about these amazing creatures.

Can you eat like a bear? Awake in April. Find food. But where?

Follow a brown bear as she paws, claws, and munches her way through the months of the year, filling up for the long winter ahead, when--while hibernating--she'll welcome two new cubs to her cozy den. With rhythmic, lyrical words by April Pulley Sayre and newly remastered collage illustrations by Steve Jenkins, this book illuminates the fascinating lives of grizzly bears.

Discover the incredible wildlife that lives in Yellowstone National Park! See inside the beautiful illustrations and learn about the lives of the animals with detailed descriptions for young readers. Search for hidden animals on each page!

Hey kids! Have you ever wondered what a POLAR BEAR might say? Find out now with I am a Polar Bear.

Inside this book you will discover:

• Fascinating facts about polar bear life and behavior

• Wild polar bear photos in vibrant color

• Fun quotes from the polar bears themselves

Whether it's a gift for a young nature enthusiast, a birthday surprise, or a spontaneous present, this book is a perfect addition to nurture a lifelong appreciation for the wonders of the animal kingdom and the joy of learning.

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

Learn all about the fascinating, bamboo-munching black and white bears that call the misty mountains of Central China their home. Discover their preferred habitat, favorite foods, common traits, and exciting facts about their babies in this fun and educational sturdy board book perfect for your curious little reader. A must for little panda fans!

Smithsonian Kids books feature engaging educational content for little learners that reflect the integrity of the Smithsonian. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the Smithsonian's educational mission.

Collect the entire Smithsonian Kids series!

• Packed with fun giant panda facts and new vocabulary words for little ones to discover and learn
• The National Zoo and conservationists are taking to help the endangered species
• Fun, vibrant illustrations perfect for keeping toddlers and preschoolers entertained
• Perfect gift for the little animal fan in your life!
• Officially licensed Smithsonian Kids product

Bear is GROUCHY!!

One day, a big bear woke up feeling grouchy. He went about his day encountering other animals, but his grouchiness didn't get any better. Then he met someone who was determined to help.

This charmingly illustrated book will teach your youngster that while it's acceptable to feel grouchy on some days, acting out your mood on others is not.

Did you know that pandas only live in the wild in China? How about that they are the only species of bear that eats almost nothing but plants? Or that pandas' black and white fur helps them hide in the shadows of their bamboo forests?

Perfect for all animal lovers--and panda fans in particular--this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a panda expert! Where are pandas found? What's it like to be a panda? Why are pandas endangered, and who has been working hard to save them? Read this book and find out how you can help save the pandas!

Complete with black-and-white photographs, a list of fun panda facts, and things that kids can do right this very moment to help save pandas from extinction, this book, with an introduction by animal advocate Chelsea Clinton, is a must for every family, school, and community library.

April in the Arctic . . .
Cold winds send snow clouds scuttling across the sky.
Temperatures barely nudge above freezing.
But every now and again,
The cloud cover parts,
The sun shines down,
And the frozen world stretches awake.

As spring approaches in the Arctic, a mother polar bear and her two cubs tentatively emerge from hibernation to explore the changing landscape. When it is time, she takes her cubs on a forty-mile journey, back to their home on the ice. Along the way, she fends off wolves, hunts for food, and swims miles and miles.

This companion book to Honeybee and Giant Squid features the unique talents of Fleming and Rohmann on a perennially popular subject. Eric Rohmann's magnificent oil paintings feature (as in Honeybee) a spectacular gatefold of the polar landscape.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Head to the mountains of China to study panda bears in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids.

You might know that pandas like to snack on bamboo, but there's so much more to find out about this mysterious black-and-white bear! Turn the pages to discover where pandas like to spend their summers, and how cute they are as newly-born cubs.

Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains how poaching and deforestation made pandas an endangered species--and what needs to be done to protect their habitats in the future.

Written by giant panda expert Vanessa Hull, and featuring stunning illustrations by Charlotte Molas, Giant Panda (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting new series of animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists.

Welcome to the amazing world of creatures who prey on others for their survival: From high-profile sharks, lions, tigers, and bears to the tiniest ants, mites, and spiders. Every animal in this book is ferocious, fierce, and fantastic in its own way With colorful photographs and fun facts, this easy-to-use encyclopedia features profiles accompanied by Did You Know details, and fast facts (including scientific name, size, diet, and habitat), as well as thematic spreads covering topics from predatory techniques to defenses and communication, and much more.

Fans of Ultimate Dinopedia, Ultimate Bugopedia, and Ultimate Reptileopedia in the same series, will want to find a place for Ultimate Predatorpedia on their bookshelves.

April in the Arctic . . .
Cold winds send snow clouds scuttling across the sky.
Temperatures barely nudge above freezing.
But every now and again,
The cloud cover parts,
The sun shines down,
And the frozen world stretches awake.

As spring approaches in the Arctic, a mother polar bear and her two cubs tentatively emerge from hibernation to explore the changing landscape. When it is time, she takes her cubs on a forty-mile journey, back to their home on the ice. Along the way, she fends off wolves, hunts for food, and swims miles and miles.

This companion book to Honeybee and Giant Squid features the unique talents of Fleming and Rohmann on a perennially popular subject. Eric Rohmann's magnificent oil paintings feature (as in Honeybee) a spectacular gatefold of the polar landscape.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection