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Do bears poop in the woods?

Series: Go Wild
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Do bears poop in the woods? is an engaging field guide by Huw Lewis Jones that invites young readers on an adventurous journey to meet the eight different bear species. From pandas to polar bears, sun bears to sloth bears, this book explores their habitats, habits, and the vital conservation efforts needed to protect these majestic creatures.

Readers will learn fascinating bear facts, discover why bears have such distinctive behaviours, and gain practical tips on safely observing these wild animals in their natural environments.
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Format: Hardback
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Do bears poop in the woods? is ideal for children, young explorers, and animal lovers interested in wildlife and conservation. It suits educational settings and families seeking an informative yet entertaining introduction to bears.

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Field guide and intrepid explorer Huw Lewis Jones and wildlife illustrator Sam Caldwell take readers out into the wild to discover all there is to know and love about the eight different species of bears.

Field guide Huw Lewis Jones takes readers out into the wild to discover all there is to know and love about the eight different species of bears

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Field guide Huw Lewis Jones takes readers out into the wild to discover all there is to know and love about the eight different species of bears.

Do bears poop in the woods? Do you know your panda from your polar bear? Or can you spot the difference between a sun bear and a sloth bear? Follow your expert field guide as we travel deep into the woods to learn all the 'bear' necessities.

Bears are familiar to us all, but what you might not realise is that behind their big, grizzly image are wild animals who really need our help. So put on your walking boots, grab your binoculars and come along on a journey to see the eight incredible bear species in the wild.

Not only will you discover why bears poop so much, you'll also find out how to avoid getting eaten by one, and what we can do to protect them.

Series: Go Wild

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

'Great … full of fascinating bear facts … wonderfully illustrated' - Nick Sharratt

'Filled with brilliant factual information … lovely to share with children' - @_tarasteaching

'A delightful bear hug of a book perfect for mini-explorers and animal lovers' - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear (Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year)

'A bear book of the year, for certain' - School Library Journal

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500652763

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sam Caldwell
  • Illustrated by Sam Caldwell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 510g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Huw Lewis Jones is a polar-exploring author and naturalist who is lucky to have met many bears in the wild. He is Associate Professor at Falmouth University, teaching natural history, and has written history books about photography, icebergs, mountains and maps. He is also the author of the Bad Apple book series. Sam Caldwell is an illustrator based in Glasgow, Scotland. He studied painting at the Edinburgh College of Art and is the illustrator of four books for children, including Weird, Wild, Amazing!.

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