Polar Bears

By Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Wild polar bears are found only in the Arctic, one of the harshest areas in the world.Only a few land animals thrive in the barren North, and the polar bear is by far the biggest and strongest of them all.The polar bear is able to go for months with little or no food.An excellent swimmer and keen hunter, the polar bear is, indeed, the King of the Arctic.Through stunning photographs and absorbing text, the life cycle of this magnificent animal is explained.In addition, the dangers that threaten the existence of polar bears, and the plans that scientist hope to use to protect them, are explored.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 157505020X
• ISBN13: 9781575050201
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.9" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6