Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Bears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears a tipping point. Today, most of the eight remaining bear species are threatened with extinction. Some, such as the panda bear and the polar bear, are icons of the natural world; others, such as the spectacled...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A personal and historical exploration of the Bears Ears country and the fight to save a national monument. The Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah, created by President Obama in 2016 and eviscerated by President Trump in 2017, contains more archaeological sites than any other region in the United States. It's also a spectacularly beautiful landscape, a mosaic of sandstone canyons and bold mesas and buttes. This wilderness, now threatened...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The deep sandstone canyons, desert mesas, and ancient cliff dwellings of Bears Ears area hold pottery and projectile points, baskets and petroglyphs - and countless stories. For more than twelve thousand years, the wondrous landscape of southeastern Utah has defined the histories, cultures, and lives of everyone who calls it home. In Behind the Bears Ears, R. E. Burrillo takes readers on a personal journey of discovery through the narratives and...
6) Bears
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Bears! Did you know the Sun Bear is the smallest of all the bears? Sun Bears are not much bigger than a dog! They have a yellowish-orange mark on their chest that looks a little like a sun rising. Sun Bears live in the forests of Asia. Learn about Brown Bears, Kodiaks, Black Bears, Polar Bears, Spectacled Bears, Sloth...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Young children are naturally curious about animals. Tell Me Why Bears Hibernate offers answers to their most compelling questions about why bears sleep all winter. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
8) Polar bears
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how polar bears live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The grizzly is one of North America's few remaining large predators. Their range is diminished, but they're spreading across the West again. Descending into valleys where once they were kings, bears find the landscape they've known for eons utterly changed by the new dominant animal: humans. As the grizzlies approach, the people of the region are wary, at best, of their return. In searing detail, award-winning writer, Montana rancher, and conservationist...
10) Giant pandas
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
300L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Learn about Giant Pandas"--
Who's that hiding in the tree? It's a panda! Look inside to learn more about giant pandas.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request