Brainy About Bears

This beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book is packed full of interesting facts about bears. Each double-page spread explores a different aspect of bear life, from habitat and diet to communication and raising their young.  

Readers will learn that bears have been around for 23 million years, and there are currently eight distinct species, with more than 50 sub-species, living in different parts of the world. A fascinating section on bear mythology explores how these formidable creatures have been feared, revered, and worshipped in many cultures for thousands of years.

The final pages highlight the destructive impact human behaviour is having on these magnificent mammals, with some suggestions of how readers can help to protect them in the future.  

Stunning, stylised illustrations in warm, earthy tones fill every page, and the thick, matte paper gives the book a quality feel. Attractive and engaging, this stylish volume would be a marvellous addition to KS1 and KS2 classrooms, and is an ideal gift for children with an interest in the natural world.

Look out for other books in this fabulous series, including Fanatical About Frogs and Passionate About Penguins.