Review by School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-These serviceable introductions to seven of the eight living species of bear include simple sentences and brief chapters. The usual material-habitat, size, appearance, diet, behaviors, young, and conservation status-is chunked into single-page chapters of five short sentences. "Fun Fact" boxes with tidbits such as "Sloth bears also eat fruit" are scattered throughout. The information on size listed in the culminating "Bear Facts" page provides huge ranges with no qualifiers. Photos take up more than half of each spread; however, these images offer no sense of perspective. VERDICT Suitable options, especially for early readers. © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Two-page chapters introduce new readers to a handful of facts about different bear species. The choppy texts touch on physical features and adaptations, habitat, diet and hunting methods, cub-rearing habits, and endangered status. The chapters are logically organized and include a bright, relevant full-page photo on each spread. "Fun Fact" boxes are interspersed throughout. There are three other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Wild Bears titles: Sloth Bears, Sun Bears, Grizzly Bears, and Polar Bears.] (c) Copyright 2016. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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