Deborah Hodge è un'autrice pluripremiata di 25 libri per bambini, specializzata in saggistica coinvolgente per lettori in età scolare primaria. Il suo lavoro esplora temi come l'agricoltura sostenibile e l'origine del cibo, la storia canadese e la rappresentazione inclusiva dei bambini con disabilità. Attingendo al suo background di ex insegnante e autrice di programmi di studio, Hodge crea narrazioni informative e accessibili. La sua scrittura offre ai giovani lettori preziose intuizioni sul mondo che li circonda.
The eating habits of bears is one of 14 topics in this clearly written look at three North American bears --- grizzly bears, polar bears and black bears. In this fascinating book in the popular and informative Kids Can Press Wildlife Series you'll find out how and where bears live, how they give birth and raise their cubs, what they eat and much more.Did you know?• Bears eat so much in the fall that they don't need to eat during the winter.• All baby bears have blue eyes.• Polar bears are related to dogs.
It's spring on the Pacific west coast and new life is stirring Wild babies are being born - in the ocean, on the shore and deep inside the ancient rainforest. Wolf pups, cougar kittens, bear cubs and whale calves all begin their life in the pristine wilderness of this magnificent place. Young readers will meet a fascinating group of fourteen wild baby animals -- including land and marine mammals, fish, birds and amphibians -- and learn about the special bonds between offspring and parents, and how the newborns move toward independence. Readers will see an extraordinary community of animals thriving in an interconnected web of life. In this second book in the West Coast Wild series, Deborah Hodge takes readers through the spectacular land and seascapes of the Pacific Rim region, introducing familiar animals such as sea otters and eagles, and lesser known species such as pelagic cormorants and rufous hummingbirds. Karen Reczuch's beautiful illustrations are detailed and lifelike, and convey a lovely sense of warmth between the wild parents and their young. The text and art have been carefully checked for scientific accuracy. Includes a note about the Pacific west coast and the need to preserve its rare and awe-inspiring wilderness regions, as well as a list for further reading and exploration.
