"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of polar bears, Earth's biggest land predators. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why polar bears have short tails"--Provided by publisher.

It is March in the cold North. The long-gone sun is rising. Silvery ice glitters. Snow sparkles in the hazy glow. Two polar bears stand at ice edge: mother and cub. A mother polar bear and her cub are busy searching for food when suddenly, the ice they stand on breaks away-crack! Cut adrift, her cub is out of reach as the treacherous sea beings to carry him away. In she dives! Can they return to land safely?

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of polar bears and discusses the steps that are being taken to protect them.

Photographs and captions present the life of polar bears across the four seasons of the year. Topics covered include habitat activities, diet, anatomy, and survival.

Describes the awakening, feeding, and wandering of a polar bear, from its own viewpoint.

"Introduces and explains facts about polar bears."--

"Describes polar bears and their disappearing habitat"--

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of polar bears.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the polar bear.

"Polar bears have amazing strength, teeth, and senses that make them one of nature's best hunters. Readers will learn all about these fierce predators, from their hunting behaviors to how they raise their cubs."--