"A boy is bored with research for his school report so he decides to visit the Arctic and learn about polar bears firsthand"--

A boy decides to do the research for his school report by visiting the Arctic and learning about polar bears in person, but when the bear gets a little too close, he does the smart thing and heads home.

The polar bear is known by many names in different languages—White Bear, Ice Bear, Sea Bear. It is Sailor of the Icebergs, Whale's Curse, Seal's Dread. It is the animal deserving of great respect, the Ever-wandering One, the Master of Helping Spirits, Grandfather, or God's Dog. Whatever its name, what is certain is that this majestic, Arctic animal is threatened by extinction and in need of human protection before it disappears from our world forever.

"Learn all about polar bears, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher description.

Provides information about polar bears, including how they survive in their Artic environment, how they hunt, stay warm, and raise their babies.

Photographs and captions present the life of polar bears across the four seasons of the year. Topics covered include habitat activities, diet, anatomy, and survival.

Learn about the physical & behavioral characterics of polar bears.