Great Ice Bear: The Polar Bear and the Eskimo

By Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Book Overview

Incorporating the latest scientific findings and her own experiences in Manitoba, Dorothy Patent discusses this powerful and intelligent animal's life cycle, imperiled status, and special relationship... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688137679
• ISBN13: 9780688137670
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Morrow Junior Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.4" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

Interesting and up-to-date

This book is an excellent resource for anyone who needs up-to-date information on polar bears. It is divided into short chapters that deal with all aspects of this topic - from physiology to interaction with humans. An index is provided which greatly facilitates the retrieval of information. The superb illustrations also add to the overall appeal of this title.