Wild About Bears

This comprehensive catalogue leaves no bear behind! Discover the world’s eight bear species in gorgeously illustrated detail. Wild About Bears begins with the common physical traits and behaviors shared by all bears before diving in to the detailed differences. Discover the habits and habitats of the polar bear, brown bear, American black bear, spectacled bear, Asiatic black bear, sloth bear, sun bear, and giant panda and marvel at the adaptations each has developed to survive in a challenging world. 

Back matter includes a brief word on the threats humans and a changing climate pose to bear populations, a map of global bear distribution, an overview of bear habitats, and a list of further reading for curious future zoologists.

Jeannie Brett studied at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. She has illustrated many books including L Is for Lobster: A Maine Alphabet (Sleeping Bear Press, 2001), M Is for Mayflower: A Massachusetts Alphabet (Sleeping Bear Press, 2002), and My Cat, Coon Cat (Islandport Press, 2011). She both wrote and illustrated Little Maine (Sleeping Bear Press, 2010). She lives in York Harbor, Maine with her husband.