Washoe County Library System

Explores what would happen if the sea ice melts in the far north of the globe, causing the extinction of polar bears, and how it would affect environments around the world.

Examines a variety of bears, how they sleep through the winter, how they find food, and how we are helping the bears survive.

In pictures and simple text, readers are shown what make Bears some of the most fearsome animals on Earth. Includes quotes from victim encounters, as well as scientific facts.

Describes how and where cave bears lived, possible reasons for their extinction, and what kind of relationship might have existed between these huge creatures and prehistoric man.

Documents the story of an orphaned bear cub that was discovered in the Russian wilderness and rescued by two scientists, who then raised and trained him and two companion cubs to become wild bears that could survive on their own in the forest.

Details the characteristics of favorite cute animals, from roly-poly polar bears and waddling penguins to funny monkeys and energetic tiger cubs.

Introduces bears, discussing their physical characteristics, where they live, and what they eat, and offering readers tips on bear safety.

"This book gives an engaging overview of grizzly bears, from their diet and habitat to how they rest in dens during winter. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but...

The Great Panda Tale is a beautifully designed reader all about a very special delivery at the zoo. Children will love to find out about the baby pandas - from taking care of the panda mother to the arrival and lives of the tiny cubs. "The Great Panda Tale follows the story of two cubs, from before birth to their first year, and helps kids to learn about how a zoo prepares for panda babies–from taking care of the panda mother to the arrival and...