An introduction to American black bears, including where they live, what they look like, and their migration patterns.

"An introduction to the strange and wonderful natural histories of the world's eight bear species by one of Canada's best-known and most widely published nature writers and wildlife photographers."--

"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"--Provided by publisher.

Life is never the same for the Brown family after they bring adventurous Paddington Bear into their home.

"An informative review of the world's bears (including black bears, grizzlies, polar bears and giant pandas) reveals bear behavior and biology, past and present mythologies, plus modern day perceptions and human-bear coexisting issues; complete with numerous photos, illustrations and trivia"--Provided by publisher.

Eddie and his teddy bear meet a very big bear in the woods, and Eddie and the big bear become good friends.

Presents an environmental story about a big bear who loves to hug everything until he meets a human who is about to chop down a tree and must make a decision on how to save his forest.

"Two curious young grizzly bears go on a very long swim, far from their usual home in the Great Bear Rainforest. They crunch tart red cranberries in the bog then dig for crabs on the beach. They wander through backyards and feast on plums. Then they sniff something even more delicious--mmm, barbecued salmon. But a village full of people is no place for grizzly bears, no matter how sweet the plums or how tasty that salmon smells. Time for a helicopter...

The Bears are on a steam train trip across Bear country. Mama and Papa enjoy the scenery but the cubs want to learn about the train. With luck, Grizzly Jones might let them blow the train whistle.

When Queenie McBear gets a crush on her new art teacher, her boyfriend gets jealous, and learns how to paint in the process.