Sloth Bears

by Tammy Gagne

Overview

Vivid nature photos and simple, clear text describing bear behavior in the wild will delight young animal lovers. Bears around the world are shown in their wild habitats, giving young readers a glimpse into the lives of these diverse species. Fun facts add information and create a multi-level reading experience. A glossary, a list of further resources, and an index make these books good resources for early report writers. Presents information about sloth bears, their habitats in the grasslands of India, and their unusual way of eating.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681520285
Publisher:	The Creative Company
Publication date:	02/02/2016
Series:	Wild Bears Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	350L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Unusual Bears 4

Small, Shaggy Bears 6

Sloth Bear Senses 8

Digging for Food 10

Eating Bugs 12

A Sweet Tooth 14

Out and About 16

Sloth Bear Families 18

Bears in Danger 20

Sloth Bear Facts 22

Words to Know 23

Learn More 24

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
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.

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