Grizzly Bears: Built for the Hunt

by Lori Polydoros

Overview

Using its amazing sense of smell, a grizzly bear can sniff out food from miles away. With jaws and teeth that can bite through an iron skillet, grizzly bears are fearsome hunters. Readers will learn about what makes grizzly bears such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun Facts and an Amazing but True section will thrill readers and give them a closer look at the lives of these massive creatures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496632814
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Predator Profiles
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	40 MB
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Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Lori Polydoros is a children's book author and freelance writer of more than 75 stories and books for kids. She pens fiction and non-fiction for the library and educational market. Lori's non-fiction titles range from animals to extreme sports. She has also published many stories in the "Los Angeles Times' Kids' Reading Room" page. But most of all, Lori loves writing picture books and novels for middle grade readers. Many of her fiction titles are set in unusual places around the world. Lori has won several awards for her picture books and novels. She presents at author festivals and schools and teaches creative writing classes for all ages. Check out Lori's website at: www.loripolydoros.com.

Interviews

Clear photo-text match aids beginning readers with comprehension. Meets Next Generation Science Standards: Interdependent Relationships on Ecosystems. Appeals to children's fascination with animals.

Editorial Reviews

STARRED REVIEW! This multifaceted book series captures just enough to make children and adults want to learn more about these predators. Not only are the photographs authentic, but they capture these predators in action. . . .These are great reference books and personal reading treasures, sure to help readers build their imaginations.

School Library Connection

11/01/2015
Gr 2–4—A consistent focus on an appealing theme is the hallmark of this series. The text addresses features and behaviors related to predation, including body parts, senses, diet, and intelligence. Other attributes, such as caring for offspring or geographical range, earn mention only when they impact hunting. The predator's role in the food chain is not mentioned. Most spreads include one full-page photograph with another smaller inset, offering a good balance between key attributes, behaviors, and the actual capture of prey. Most images lack captions, which detracts slightly from the text in Snakes and Sharks, in which multiple species are shown but only some are identified. Fact boxes and an "Amazing but True" feature at the end of each volume add engaging content. Glossary terms are defined at the bottom of each page, which, thanks to the clean layouts, is unobtrusive. VERDICT Above-average treatment of a high-interest topic.

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