The Grizzly Bear Family Book [Paperback]

Michio Hoshino (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up

The Animal Family books are not just written by their authors. They are studied and researched and lived into existence. Each book helps to make the world of nature that much more real, more understandable, and more valuable to children.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5-A year in the life of Alaskan grizzly bears is presented through the eyes of a superb nature photographer. Readers see the challenges each season brings; behavior and habitat are presented in both the outstanding full-color photographs and in the narrative. Hoshino is clearly an advocate of nature in general and of these enormous animals in particular; he scorns modern trophy hunters and takes some time out for philosophizing. His viewpoint borders on anthropomorphism at times as he watches the bears "...enjoy life to its fullest" and describes the "...love and tenderness the mother bear shows her cubs." The pictures, however, do back up these musings, which are not out of place in this personal essay. For history, science, and all of the facts, refer to Lynn M. Stone's Grizzlies (Carolrhoda, 1993). For gorgeous photography and a good story, supplement that title with this one.
Susan Oliver, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: North-South Books (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558587012
• ISBN-13: 978-1558587014
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 9.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #557,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Bears > Nonfiction

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ahhhh-laska!, May 26, 2003

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Laurie (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grizzly Bear Family Book (Animal Family Books (Sagebrush)) (School & Library Binding)

A thoroughly enjoyable book, with a magnificent glimpse into the Alaskan wilderness. Stunning pictures, with some fun facts sprinkled throughout can easily hold you and your child's attention as you follow the bears through their year. (Did you know that at the height of berry season, one bear can eat 200,000 berries each day?!) But this is no textbook. It's a little piece of magic that reminds us just how much we should appreciate any last bit of wildness that remains. Highly recommended.

4.0 out of 5 stars The Grizzly Bear Family Book, September 17, 2009

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Pat B. Roth - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Grizzly Bear Family Book (Paperback)

Informative and with excellent photographs for reference Have used this book for carving reference and found it fulfills all the requirements for referene