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2) Black bears
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to black bears. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Little Cub does not know about the world outside, or winter, or the passing seasons. The only home he knows is with his mother in their warm, comfortable den. Before long needles of sunlight start stabbing through the den's entrance and Mother Bear knows it is time to go out into the world in search of food. In this bright new world of possibilities Little Cub learns to climb trees and run and play. He helps his mother eat up all the juicy insects...
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"North Carolina's black bears were once a threatened species, but now their numbers are rising in and around Asheville. But what happens when conservation efforts for a species are so successful that there's a boom in the population? Can humans and bears live compatibly? What are the long-term effects for the bears? Author Amy Cherrix follows the scientists who, in cooperation with local citizen scientists, are trying to answer to these questions...
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Documents the uplifting story of an orphaned bear cub that was discovered in the Russian wilderness and rescued by two young scientists, who then pain-stakingly raised and trained him and two companion cubs to become wild bears that could survive on their own in the forest.
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"A black bear settles in its cozy den. It spent the fall munching on juicy berries, but now it's getting cold. It's time for the bears to take a long snooze. Why does it need to sleep? Learn all about black bear hibernation and how weather makes them sleep. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey"--
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"When Harry Colebourn saw a baby bear at a train station, he knew he could care for it. Harry was a veterinarian. But he was also a soldier in training during World War I. Harry named the bear Winnie, short for Winnipeg, his company's home town, and he brought her along to the military camp in England. Winnie followed Harry everywhere and slept under his cot every night. Before long, she became the regiment's much-loved mascot. But who could care...
9) Black bears
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Black bears hibernate. Learn about black bears in the wild.
11) Black bears
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Earth is home to millions of fascinating creatures! Start discovering them with Animal Kingdom. This exciting series explores amazing animal species from all over the world. Each book takes you on a thrilling animal adventure to meet a special creature. Discover what each animal looks like, wher it lives, how it survives, and much more.
12) Black bear
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"The My Favorite Animal series lets the earliest readers explore the animal kingdom. Black Bear examines the characteristics and habitat of the popular mammal in a simple way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary"--
14) Black bears
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"Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the black bears' appearances, daily lives, and homes. This hi/lo series is perfect for cause/effect studies and exploring the lives of animals and their place in their food web and biome"--
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Batavia Public Library Wonderbooks - YOUTH
OBD Caldecott Medal Winners - YOUTH
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OBD Caldecott Medal Winners - YOUTH
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A woman tells her young son the true story of how his great-great-grandfather, Captain Harry Colebourn, rescued and learned to love a bear cub in 1914 as he was on his way to take care of soldiers' horses during World War I, and the bear became the inspiration for A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh.
16) Black bears
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"Meet the beautiful black bear, one of the smartest animals in the world! You'll laugh out loud as you learn all about this animal that has super senses...and can actually have brown, red, or even white fur!"--Page [4] of cover.
17) Moon bears
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With their big round ears, moon-shaped crescents, and irresistible personalities, there is plenty to love about moon bears. Full of fascinating facts, this book is brought to life with stunning photographs by renowned wildlife photographer Mark Newman.
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For years Jasper, a moon bear, lived a miserable existence, held captive in a cage by bear farmers in rural China. The farmers extracted the bile from Jasper's body and sold it to be used in traditional medicines. It's a horrific practice and conducted on thousands of moon bears each year. But now Jasper has the chance to be free and live a life away from pain and torture. In 2000, Animals Asia, an animal welfare organization, rescued Jasper and other...
19) Black bears
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Black bears are the most common bears found in North America. Readers learn fun facts about these familiar bears through accessible main text, a detailed graphic organizer, and eye-catching fact boxes. These facts are presented alongside full-color photographs of black bears in their natural habitat. Readers explore common science curriculum topics, including life cycles and food chains, in an engaging way as they explore the lives of these beautiful...
20) Moon bear
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Moon bears, or Asiatic black bears, get their name from the white moon-shaped blaze on their chests. Sadly, there are more moon bears in captivity than in the wild, as the animals are being farmed for their commercially valuable bile. This text pays tribute to the endangered species.
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