The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Kolpin, Molly

American Black Bears

24 pp. | Capstone | August, 2011 | Library ISBN 978-1-4296-6131-7 $23.99

(4) K-3 First Facts: Bears series. Basic facts about the lives of the title bear species are discussed. Brief paragraphs and "Fact!" text boxes, along with photographs, enhance accessibility. The texts are very selective with details (e.g., no mention is made of the endangered status of polar bears or the threat to black bears in some areas of North America). Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Facts: Bears titles: American Black Bears and Polar Bears.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow