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"In Grizzly Confidential, author Kevin Grange--former paramedic and park ranger at Yellowstone and Grand Teton--comes face-to-face with North America's most fearsome predator, Ursus Arctos. His quest takes him from his home in the Tetons to an eerie, mist-shrouded island of gigantic bruins; from the Bear Center at Washington State University--where scientists believe the secrets of hibernation might help treat diabetes, heart disease, and obesity...

"Meet the amazing brown bear! This book explores the different habitats of brown bears, including Kodiak and grizzlies, what foods they forage for, how cub are raised, and much more. A folk talk retells the Greek myth about Ursa Major and Minor"-- Provided by publisher.

Examines the physical and behavioral characteristics that make grizzly bears expert hunters. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, text-related questions, and color photographs.

"Did you know that a grizzly bear stays in its den each winter? It spends much of the winter sleeping. Find out more in Grizzly Bear, one of the titles in the Backyard Animals series"--Back cover.

"The story of a bear named Millie: her life, death, and cubs, and what they reveal about the changing wilds of the American West"-- Provided by publisher.

A mother grizzly in northwestern British Columbia shows how integral bears are to the ecosystem as she teaches her cubs what to do to survive.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how the grizzly bear came back from the brink of extinction. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's habitat, diet, behaviors, and current status, as well as how conservation efforts helped these predators make a comeback."-- Provided by publisher.

Hired to guard a silver claim in the Colorado mountains, Newt "The Widowmaker" Jones is targeted by Kirby Cutter, a cold-blooded killer whose hatchet man is an outlaw with a thirst for vengeance, while dealing with a crazed grizzly that has developed a taste for human flesh.