"We know bears poop a lot and that's because
bears eat a lot! Bears can eat many different
things, such as fruit, fish, insects and birds.
Some even eat other mammals as small as
a mouse, or as big as a moose. But some bears,
the pandas, only eat one type of food."
You know the kids who will want to read this book immediately because of the title's appeal to their funny bone. They will be surprised at how much they learn once they open its pages. The table of contents offers 20 two-page sections, beginning with an introduction to 'bear camp' and ending with advice on how we can share our living spaces with them. Back matter includes a list of bear words, and a glossary. Both are helpful for eager readers.
This field guide answers so many questions they may have about bears. The author mentions being on the watch for bears if you happen to live where bears also live, A world map is captioned to show which bears live where, and where they don't live. Readers learn that there are 8 species of bears found around the world. Scientists keep track of all to make sure they are safe. A following spread shows each of the bear species, and tells where they live, how many are left in the world, and whether they are in danger.
There is a two-page spread concerning all things poop: collecting it, what animals eat it, what it looks like, and this startling tidbit:
"Black bear poop has been known to include
tin cans, pizza boxes, plastic watches and
even hubcaps. Hopefully not hiking boots!"
The guide continues with diet, the senses, parenting, scratching, habitat and home range, pawprint size and favorite snacks, and much more. This is a great guide that should answer any question a child wanting to know more about bears could ask. The colorful, detailed illustrations are full of appeal and informative. This is fun-to-read nonfiction for any reader.
No comments:
Post a Comment