| Welcome to the World of Spirit Bears Contributor(s): Swanson, Diane (Author) |
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ISBN: 1552858472 ISBN-13: 9781552858479 Publisher: Walrus Books OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2007 Annotation: "Explore the life and habitat of this legendary bear." The Spirit Bear is a unique subspecies of the North American black bear. It's neither a polar bear nor an albino, but a black bear that's white. Named the Spirit Bear by Native American tradition, which held that white bears were to be revered and protected, it is also known as the Kermode bear. It is found only in remote regions of British Columbia which, until recently, were in danger of being logged. The official mammal of the province, the Spirit Bear's peaceful nature and stunning beauty make it an important presence. "About the series" Through full color wildlife photography and engaging text, Diane Swanson continues her acclaimed "Welcome to the World of..." series, which contains nearly 30 titles and inspires, fascinates and educates children. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Bears |
| Dewey: 599 |
| Series: Welcome to the World (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.09" H x 7.94" W x 2.22" (0.22 lbs) 28 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Explore the life and habitat of this legendary bear. The Spirit Bear is a unique subspecies of the North American black bear. It's neither a polar bear nor an albino, but a black bear that's white. Named the Spirit Bear by Native American tradition, which held that white bears were to be revered and protected, it is also known as the Kermode bear. It is found only in remote regions of British Columbia which, until recently, were in danger of being logged. The official mammal of the province, the Spirit Bear's peaceful nature and stunning beauty make it an important presence. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout. |
Contributor Bio(s): Swanson, Diane: - Diane Swanson |