The Book of Bears: A Colorful Guide to the Amazing World of Bears

Bears are among the world's most powerful and beautiful animals and long-time favourites of children everywhere, as evidenced by the enduring popularity of the teddy bear. Within this book, children will find information accompanied by colour illustrations of the many different types of bears throughout the world - from the polar bears of the Arctic to the sun bear of Malaysia's tropical forests. Endangered and extinct species are covered, as well as relatives such as the koala and panda. There are also maps showing the world distribution of over 20 different species and text which explores the different aspects of bears' lives including feeding, breeding, hibernation and the problems of conservation. Just for fun, there is a special section on the teddy bear - its history and most famous representatives.