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Three bears rummaging in a dump find an object for each letter of the alphabet. ... Read more

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General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1859Original Publisher: Derby ... Read more

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Originally published in 1859.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Each title links a wild animal to a particular continent and follows its life over the course of the year, whilst describing how it relates to the natural features of the continent. It contains cross-curricular links to geography and science. 'Trackers Guide' shows how photographers follow animals (e.g. paw prints, fur balls etc). It is suitable for less-able KS2 readers for introducing continents and landforms. ... Read more

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Environmentalism at its worst
Karsten Heuer is an excellent writer of fiction, particularly in the way he weaves half-truths and worrisome pronouncements on the impending death of Mother Nature into his narrative.There isn't enough room in this space to debunk his jaundiced and unsubstantiated view of the natural world.Suffice it to say that anyone looking for a well researched book on the actual state of planet Earth, one that is backed up by meticulous footnotes and references to readily accessible facts, should read "The Skeptical Environmentalist: Measuring the Real State of the World" by Bjorn Lomborg, a world-renowned statistician with credentials to match his acclaimed work.Walking the Big Wild Fantasy is a better title for Heuer's green musings.

Glaciers, wild animals, & personal difficulties
Walking The Big Wild: From Yellowstone To The Yukon On The Grizzly Bears' Trail by wildlife biologist and member of the Y2Y Conservation Initiative Karsten Heuer, is the expressive and panoramic saga of an incredible 3,400 kilometer hike from the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming to the shores of Watson Lake in the Yukon. A captivating, descriptive, informative journey showcasing the splendor of nature and revealing its intense vulnerability to human expansion, Walking The Big Wild is a grand saga of glaciers, wild animals, personal difficulties, and great physical challenges, and very highly recommended reading for non-specialist general readers with an interest in environmental issues, nature and wildlife, and Rocky Mountain and Canadian wilderness enthusiasts. ... Read more

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Walk wild Route Y2Y with wolves, bears, the author, his dog, and other creatures on one of North America's last migratory corridors. ... Read more

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Walking the Big Wild: Get informed before we loose our national treasures forever!
This book first caught my attention as I was searching for books on grizzly bears. It drew my interest first of all because the author had a border collie named Webster who did most of this hike with him. Several years ago my son was looking in the dictionary for a name for his new border collie puppy. Not finding a name he liked inside, he closed the dictionary, and "Bingo," he saw the title "Webster's." That became the puppy's name, and he was so smart he probably could have read the dictionary if someone had turned the pages for him!

When I saw that the book was about a plan to walk from Yellowstone to the Yukon to do research to help establish a connecting corridor for wildlife from the lower 48 states north, I was excited to read it.

The book is very informative, though a little slow at times.It was a courageous, sometimes dangerous journey for someone to take, but hopefully, it gave a lot of people who had a negative attitude about bears and the preservation of habitat for all wildlife a different view of how man can learn to live with nature, prosper in their livelihoods, and still preserve the habitat and wildlife that cannot be replaced if we loose it.

I've been blessed to live in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for the last 10 summers.Having lived near a large city in the South for the first 45 years of my life, the peace and magnificence of this area has completely captured me.I've traveled all over the country, and this is almost the only place in the lower 48 states where you can experience unspoiled beauty, nature, and animals in their natural habitat very close to the way it was long ago.Bears have always been a particular favorite.They are one of the most unique, fascinating creatures on the planet.

I'm not a total "tree hugger."I realize there are times when an animal may have to be destroyed for the safety of people or property, but only in extreme circumstances. An open-minded understanding and cooperation between conservationist, ranchers, farmers and the general public can lead to new attitudes and ideas of how to coexist with nature and preserve our national treasure.I believe the ideas found in "Walking the Big Wild" can educate us on how this can be accomplished before it's too late. I recommend that anyone who is interested in preserving our wild spaces and animals read this book. We can always build another ranch, farm, ski resort, etc., but when it comes to our wilderness and it's inhabitants, once they're gone, they're GONE!

Not what I expected, but an eye opening book
I bought this book thinking it was the journals of someone who, with his dog and girlfriend, hiked the wild places from Yellowstone to the Yukon where the grizzly bear roams.At first I was put off by the un-relenting attack on human development and the frequent message of "save the wilderness".There are millions of acres of national parks within the United States and Canada, and many more acres of private preserves and state and local parks.I get weary of reading how awful humans are and having to apologize for breathing air and taking up space on this planet. Heuer's purpose in taking this journey was to promote the Y2Y movement - connecting parks from Yellowstone the the Yukon with wildlife friendly corridors.The title and back cover didn't give me any indication of this subject.

But upon reading more, I learned that many animals are suffering from inbreeding due to being isolated in parks too far from others of their species in other parks.Some animals, like the wolverine, are just not breeding at all if crowded by humans and limited in their preference for true wilderness. Many animals who would naturally migrate hundreds or thousands of miles are stopped by development, or killed trying to cross highways.And I think most people feel the same way about the intrusion of ATVs into the wilderness - they are loud, destructive and take all the "natural" out of hunting and camping.

I'm not sure I agree with Heuer on the subject of logging.Logging companies are careful to replant areas after harvesting, if for no other reason than to give them something to harvest in future years. I've personally hiked along old logging trails in Missouri and don't see any long term damage from the roads and even clear cut areas.Forest fires naturally clear large areas of land, which for millenia hasn't affected wildlife populations.Within a few years of a logging company pulling out (or a wildfire), wildlife, trees and bushes return and flourish.Deer and bear use the most accessible routes through the wilderness, which is sometimes a logging trail.Heuer himself commented on how the game trails were always the easiest traveling routes.

I enjoyed the journal entries and daily details of Heuer's adventure, especially his descriptions of animal encounters and the beauty of the areas he traversed.I also enjoyed reading about Webster, his dog.

After finishing the book, I agree that North America should set aside areas to act as corridors between parks, so wildlife can migrate naturally and add diversity to their genes.

Overall this is a well written, informative and interesting book on a subject I hadn't considered fully before.I hope that the Y2Y movement continues to grow, to preserve not only the wilderness areas for the future, but also the many animals who live in them.I just hope that while we limit development in wildlife areas, we don't make areas off limits to man.

Excellent Read!
I've read a lot of non-fiction wilderness books and this is in the top 10 of my list. It's written very well and entertaining. I never heard of the Y2Y project until I read this book. Fascinating! I have driven through the Yukon, been to Yellowstone and BC. I think it's a great project and I hope that it continues to receive a more positive response. I highly recommend this book.

Loved It
Most stories of trail adventures and sponsored trips are full of bravado and ego boosting exagerations or inane details of equipment and techinque. Heuer, however, is a modest writer relating exciting stories without downplaying or overplaying his acomplishments. Best of all he is always relating them to a bigger picture that we can all identify with. Bravo.

So well written I felt I was there
This is a great book. A must read if you care about the wilderness,wildlife & people you will enjoy reading this. If you don't know how you feel about the wilderness,wildlife & humans, you must read this. It was wonderful to see how he got people to pay attention that thought they knew how they felt. ... Read more

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EXCELLENT GIFT FOR KIDS
The price is definitely right on this one. Would make a great "stocking stuffer" for sure!! ... Read more

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Unique insights into the lives of truly wild young bears! A husband-and-wife team of naturalists have traveled world wide to bring you this captivating collection of wild bears in their element. Great photography and easy reading text for children of various ages. Includes natural history information about Grizzly, Polar and Black bears, as well as a glossary of nature related terms. ... Read more

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This is the third book in the series "Our Friends of the Wild". Learn their habits, what they eat, and how they survive their environment. You will also discover the enemies they face daily, and the environments which they live in. Most would be amazed of the intelligence of each, which allows them to survive in the wild. ... Read more

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After waking from their winter slumber, newly born Black Bear Cub and his sister spend the spring and summer learning about their forest home. By Mother's example, Bear Cub looks to the aspens and pines for play, food, and shelter. One day, Mother senses danger as three coyotes burst into a clearing, and Bear Cub must use the trees for survival. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Camping Life, published by Ehlert Publishing Group on January 1, 2006. The length of the article is 960 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The world's best place to see wild grizzly bears.(McNeil River State Game Sanctuary, Alaska)
Author: Chuck Graham
Publication: Camping Life (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2006
Publisher: Ehlert Publishing Group
Volume: 9Issue: 1Page: 9(2)

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Incredibly Disappointing
Why is Amazon selling this?I have been an Amazon customer for 8 years, and have always been pleased.But this article was a total waste.There is no original content, and it is contains less information than a book report off the internet.There are no pictures, and no helpful information.Don't waste your money! ... Read more

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Roam the world's vast oceans with some of the Earth's most fascinating yet misunderstood creatures. Stunning color photos capture these animals in their natural surroundings as the text describes each bear's habitat, physical features, and special abilities. Explore the complex communication skills and social lives of these captivating creatures, their amazing survival techniques, reproduction, development, and interaction with humans. Discussions of threat to habitat and hunting promote environmental awareness in young readers. Included in each volume are:

• Glossary
• Index
• Resources for further study

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An introduction to the various species, physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of bears. ... Read more