The Great Bear Rainforest on British Columbia's central coast is home to one of the world's last significant populations of wild bears: grizzlies, blacks, and spirit bears.
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ISBN:9781554692057 (pbk.)
Physical Description:print 89 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 23 cm.
Publisher:Victoria, B.C. : Orca Book Publishers, 2010.
Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2010 June #1 Emphasizing the interdependencies of land and wildlife in the area, this ecological introduction to the "Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia" studies grizzly, black, and spirit bears as they experience the seasons. Plentiful, well-captioned photographs capture bears and other animals in this lush landscape. Boxed "Just the Bear Facts" add explanations about bear behavior, such as the difference between sleep and hibernation. The attractive format, with plenty of good-sized color photographs, and the informal, inviting tone make this a solid choice for browsers as well as school reports. Back matter includes Web and print resources for further study. Copyright 2010 Booklist Reviews.
School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2010 July
Gr 5â8âRead's conversational text and McAllister's excellent photos provide a perfect framework for this evocative look at the big bears of the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia, and an intriguing investigation of its ecological pattern of dependency. The authors present a round of seasons from one winter to the next, touching upon such topics as the effects of fish farms on wild salmon populations, what happens during a salmon run, and what the future may hold for the fish, the bears, and the Great Bear Rainforest itself. Extensive bear data on size, diet, range, habitat, and family life (sows and cubs) is sure to please most researchers. Sections on "Spirit Bears" (a genetically different group of "white" black bears), and the descriptions of the complex web of life created by an old, established specialized habitat round out the presentation. Information boxes consist of one question and an answer ("Is the Spirit Bear related to the polar bear?). Superbly readable, informative, and attractive, this book provides a clear picture of a pristine environment and its major inhabitants, both of which are under pressure from human encroachment.âPatricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
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