Washoe County Library System

A young polar bear learns from his mother what he will be able to do when he grows up.

The story of the remarkable visionaries who have quietly dedicated their lives and their fortunes to saving the planet from ecological destruction. While many people remain paralyzed by the scope of Earth's environmental woes, eco barons--a new and largely unheralded generation of Rockefellers and Carnegies--are having spectacular success saving forests and wildlands, pulling endangered species back from the brink, and pioneering the clean and green...

Repetitive, rhythmic text and sweet, accessible artwork introduce polar bears to young readers and explain how cubs practice their fishing, swimming and running skills to survive in their Arctic environment.

When Lars, the little polar bear, finds a lost puffin and a hot-air balloon, he believes his dream of flying may finally come true.

Depicts possible things that young polar bears dream of as they curl up next to their mother, including hot chocolate, bright snowflakes, small friends, blue water, and dark starry nights.

This revised edition surveys key aspects of polar bears, describing the swimming Arctic mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have short tails.

A mother polar bear answers the questions of her two curious cubs about what lies beyond their cozy winter den as they wait for spring to arrive.

Presents a bedtime tale that reveals how the love between a parent and child lasts forever. "How long does a parent’s love last? Forever! “If you’re ever feeling scared, I’ll be right beside you. If you’re ever feeling lost, know that I will find you.” A polar bear cub discovers that, through life’s ups and downs, a parent’s love lasts forever."--

Two polar bear cubs play, hunt, and navigate life in the Arctic, in a book that describes polar bear biology, behavior, and strategies and skills that help them thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.

This deeply emotional read-aloud about a lost wolf pup who is raised by a loving polar bear is sure to resonate with families particularly non-traditional ones. You are not my mother, said the wolf pup.I am not your mother, said the polar bear, but I can cuddle you and keep you safe. Here is a picture book that celebrates differences and promotes kindness , sure to resonate with the many fans of the beloved classic, Mama Do You Love Me? During the...