Bears roam North America from the waters of the Canadian arctic to the forests of the United States southeast. Black, grizzly, and polar bears are thrilling to see in the wild and exciting to study. In order to appreciate how wonderful bears are it helps to get to know them. Black bears, the most abundant bear in North America, can be seen just a short distance from populated areas. Their numbers are stable and even increasing in some places. Unlike black bears, however, grizzly bears are a rare sight. They have completely disappeared from California, though they remain the state's emblem. Polar bears are not easy to see, either, living in lands that are difficult to reach.

 

This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - Transitional category by the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Boyds Mills Press .

Ron Hirschi is the author of over fifty books for young readers. He lives within the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains of Washington State. Writer/photographer team Ron Hirschi and Thomas Mangelsen have spent many hours observing and recording the activities of wildlife. They invite you to get to know the morning animals and enjoy the special moments when each new day begins.