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"On the central and north coast of British Columbia, the Great Bear Rainforest is the largest intact temperate rainforest in the world, containing more organic matter than any other terrestrial ecosystem on the planet, from thousand-year-old western cedars to iconic white spirit bears. Yet according to local residents, another giant is said to live in these woods. For centuries, people have reported encounters with the Sasquatch -- a species of hairy,...
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Joe Pickett novels volume 24
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English
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"A rogue grizzly bear has gone on a rampage--killing, among others, the potential fiancé of Joe's daughter. At the same time, Dallas Cates, who Joe helped lock up years ago, is released from prison with a special list tattooed on his skin. He wants revenge on the people who sent him away: the six people he blames for the deaths of his entire family and the loss of his reputation and property. Using the grizzly attacks as cover, Cates sets out to...
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Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
2009.
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English
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Follow the young life of an adorable polar bear cub who beat the odds to not only thrive but become one of the most famous bears in the world. Learn how a caring Berlin zookeeper takes care of him, and of how a trio of polar bear newborns and two orphaned brown bears get into all sorts of mischief.
8) Bearskin
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Rice Moore is just beginning to think his troubles are behind him. He's found a job protecting a remote forest preserve in Virginian Appalachia where his main responsibilities include tracking wildlife and refurbishing cabins. It's hard work, and totally solitary--perfect to hide away from the Mexican drug cartels he betrayed back in Arizona. But when Rice finds the carcass of a bear killed on the grounds, the quiet solitude he's so desperately sought...
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A mother's search for the son she gave up uncovers terrifying secrets in a Minnesota town in this "masterfully depicted true-crime tale" (Publishers Weekly). In 1962, Jerry Sherwood gave up her newborn son, Dennis, for adoption. Twenty years later, she set out to find him-only to discover he had died before his fourth birthday. The immediate cause was peritonitis, but the coroner had never decided the mode of death, writing "deferred" rather than...
11) Polar bears
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
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Learn about polar bears including details regarding their behavior, families, and environment.
12) Grizzly bears
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English
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"Discusses grizzly bears, including their physical features, habitat, range, and life cycle"--Provided by publisher.
13) Brown bears
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Creative Co
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of brown bears, mammals identified by their shoulder humps. Also included is a retelling of the Greek myth about Ursa Major and Minor"--
14) Brown bears
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English
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of a mother bear and her cubs finding food in spring"--
16) Grizzly bears
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English
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to grizzly bears. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
19) Black bears
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English
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to black bears. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
20) Polar bears
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Polar bears are Arctic survivors! But climate change and human activity put the bears in jeopardy. This title introduces the threats that polar bears face and how humans can help their chances for survival. Leveled text and crisp photos highlight the main points, while special features map where polar bears live, show their conservation status, introduce cause and effect, and show why the survival of polar bears matters.
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