"During World War II, when a group of Polish soldiers found an orphaned bear cub, they eagerly took him in as their pet and named him Wojtek. As the young bear grew, he became friends with the soldiers, lifting their spirits as he learned to imitate them around camp. Later, Wojtek was helpful in combat by carrying many heavy shells during the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy. Learn how Wojtek showed his courage in battle and earned the rank of Corporal...

Readers will learn how one mother and her cub are being protected and raised in a Chinese panda reserve, which seeks to help this vulnerable species survive. In fact, ChiDa, the panda cub, is being prepared to be released into the wild--once she is old enough and has learned important life skills from her mom! Young readers will find themselves rooting for ChiDa while decoding the simple text and gaining confidence in their reading. Great for proficient...

Presents information about polar bears, monkeys, and penguins, including details regarding their behavior, diets, families, and environments, and also chronicles stories of wild animal babies being rescued and nursed back to health by humans. Includes riddles and quizzes--

"Follow baby polar bears' first experiences through engaging text, fun facts, and vibrant photography"--

Up in the frigid Arctic, a mother polar bear teaches her two cubs important lessons on surviving and living on their own in their harsh environment, including walking on ice using their claws and hunting for seals.

Describes grizzly bears' behaviors, habitats, and life cycles.

Discusses a scientific search for moon bears in Southeast Asia.

Una nina ve un oso en al aire, dos osos in la escalera y cuenta hasta diez osos que bufan y resoplan. Afortunadeamente, son ositos de peluche!

Bear looks for shapes everywhere, such as rectangles at school and stars in the nighttime sky.