This book shows how animals defend themselves from predators. It has a lot of information on where the animal lives and what it does to protect itself. There is animals like the armadillo that curls into a ball and has protective armor that covers it so it safe from a predator like the coyote. A lot of information about other animals is in this book. I learned a lot from this book and you will to.

Of all the travel books about Antarctica we purchased, this was the most useful. The pictures and descriptions capture the essence of a typical visitor's view of Antarctica. We even purchased additional copies for our friends who dream of going. I hope you get to visit this incredible continent!

This book on sharks is very cool. It almost has all you wanted to know on sharks. Norman Barrett did not make a mistake on writeing this book.

"Bears are curiously appealing to man. We like to think of them as wise, friendly, gentle animals, perhaps like grown-up teddy bears. Scientist who have studied them tell another story." Pg. 9

There is hardly anything that will turn me to a piece of melted butter like kittens and bear cubs. I am absolutely captivated when nature shows reveal the cuteness of baby animal life.

Little rolly-polly bears soon grow up into strong and destructive forces which don't enjoy being caged or tethered and can become bored and aggressive. So, cats it will have to be for me. Bears also have uncertain tempers while cats are mostly always friendly.

The following topics each have two pages: The bears and their relations, Giant cave bears, Eurasian brown bears, Siberian brown bears, Grizzly bears, Kodiak bears, Polar bears, Wanderers of the North, Family Life, American black bears, Asian black bears, Sloth bears, Sun bears, Spectacled bears, Giant pandas, Bears and man, Bears at risk and Saving the bears.

Each bear is pictured in its own environment and is given two pages with full-color illustrations.

Fact File - On the left upper corner of the page, shows order, family, Latin name, color, length, height, weight and range.

Interesting Fact - is next on the left hand section below fact file.

In the center of the page, a picture of the bear and information on the actual bear being discussed.

Bear Watching Around The World - a section introducing subjects like:

How bears began, How bears became scarce, Where can we see grizzly bears, Behavior: how bears live together and Bears and Early humans.

Well until I can have a bear as a pet, I'll just stick to sleeping with a teddy bear. ~:>

An Introduction to Bears.

I bought this book for a 6th grader who is in love with cats. Before I wraped it I read through it. This book is a wonderful read for all generations. I certainly learned more then I ever knew about cats. The pictures are stunning and Beautiful and sure to keep cat lovers of all kinds entertained. I would recomend this book for anyone 6th grade and older.

A variety of commonly recognized animals are profiled with respect to the level and type of care that the parents may give. The artwork and colors are very appealing. I see this book as a great resource for elementary teachers to address survival adaptations in different species. I would recommend pairing this book with "Growing Up:Alone."