Wild about Bears

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School District, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 5, 2015

Review

There are only eight types of bears in the world. This nonfiction picture book tells about each of them, taking the reader to the habitat of each. In addition to the text, captions next to most of the drawings add additional information about the bears. Useful additions at the end of the book include a globe with each bear's habitat indicated, a habitat glossary, and a nice list of places to get additional information. Illustrations are nicely done. The text is approachable by young researchers. This would be a good addition to your nonfiction collection.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Brett, Jeannie

Illustrator: Brett, Jeannie

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Charlesbridge

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre:

Audience: grades k-3,grades 4-6

Binding Type: trade edition

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 978-1-58089-418-0

Price: 17.95

This Book's Maine Connection: Maine author,Maine illustrator