Grizzly Bears: Saving the Silvertip

By Jacqueline Dembar Greene

Was it too late to save the grizzly bear? For hundreds of years, this amazing creature had lived peacefully in North America. Yet by 1935, years of land encroachment and hunting had pushed the animal to the brink of extinction. Would people find a way to help the grizzly bear survive? In Grizzly Bears: Saving the Silvertip, children relive the inspiring and heroic efforts of people who stepped in to save this remarkable creature when all seemed lost. Through this true tale of wildlife survival, children discover the bold and creative ideas that Americans and their government have used to protect and care for the country's endangered wildlife. Full-color photographs and a habitat map enrich this heartfelt story of conservationism and courage.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1597165336
• ISBN13: 9781597165334
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Bearport Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7

Customer Reviews

Grizzly Bears

America's Animal Comebacks Grizzly Bears: Grade:2-7-recommended for younger students and special education students in older grades. Biologists John and Frank Craighead study grizzly bears through the use of tracking devices such as radio collars. Their work, which ultimately led to the bear's recovery and removal from the endangered species list, will fascinate younger readers. This is one of nine books in the American Comebacks series, which provides narrative nonfiction at a basic level for elementary students and reluctant readers in middle school. The goal of the series is to build enthusiasm for science reading. Each book features about 100 words per double-paged spread, a fact page about an endangered animal, a one-page glossary, a brief bibliography, and additional resources. Colored photographs and habitat maps enhance the text. While none of the books provide in-depth coverage of the issues surrounding the content, they might provide a good introduction for younger or less able students.