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"An introduction on polar bears, the big beasts in the Arctic. Describes how polar bears move, find food, communicate, and care for their young"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, relations with humans, and survival methods of the world's largest land carnivore.

A young girl and Larry, the polar bear who lives in her father's hotel, enjoy each other's company and, on an outing to the zoo, they discover Larry's brother Roy.

Equipped to survive the frigid arctic tundra, polar bears are powerful swimmers and agile hunters. Learn about the lives of these incredible mammals and how they manage to stay at the top of the food chain in their wintry habitat. Discover how threats such as global warming and oil spills pose a danger to them, and find out the role people play in enabling their survival. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics...

Details the life cycle of a mother polar bear and her two cubs, from their birth to their learning of survival lessons.

A young polar bear who hates even to get his feet wet and won't learn to swim falls into the sea.

Shares stories and facts that reveal the real-life survival challenges that have caused polar bears to become endangered, and provides information about what kids can do to support conservation efforts.