A bear awakens from hibernation at the end of winter to eat different things during the spring and summer, only to return to sleep at the end of autumn.

From flying squirrels to grizzly bears, and from torpid turtles to insects with antifreeze, the animal kingdom relies on some staggering evolutionary innovations to survive winter. Unlike their human counterparts, who must alter the environment to accommodate physical limitations, animals are adaptable to an amazing range of conditions. Examining everything from food sources in the extremely barren winter land-scape to the chemical composition that...

Bear, with the help of his animal friends, remembers the story he had hoped to tell before the onset of winter.

Every year Tortoise sleeps through winter. He assumes he isn't missing much. Will Tortoise sleep through another winter, or will his friends convince him to stay awake and experience the frosty fun of winter?

Busy Bear wants to play all winter long with his animal friends, but when he becomes overly tired he begins to realize why bears need to hibernate.

Young children are naturally curious about animals. Tell Me Why Bears Hibernate offers answers to their most compelling questions about why bears sleep all winter. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

"Bear is supposed to sleep through the winter, but he doesn't want to miss out on any of the fun. Fortunately, Mama Duck comes up with a plan that will help everyone have the perfect winter"--

Discover how familiar insects survive the cold winter months and ensure the safety of the next generation.

"Winter is coming, and Poppy and Sam's tiny garden neighbors are getting ready to hibernate. After stocking their pantries for the colder days ahead, Poppy and Sam settle in for a long winter's nap as well. But what is Poppy doing wrong? She can't sleep and nothing seems to work! Determined to hibernate like her friends, Poppy sets out with Sam to ask the other creatures for their deep-sleep secrets. But advice from the bees (snuggling into a honeycomb),...

The animal kingdom is full of extraordinary hibernators, but which animal would win a hibernator battle? Read this book to find out. Journey to the bottom of an icy pond with a painted turtle. Sleep in a black bear's den. Compare animals side-by-side with colorful photos and cool infographics. Decide for yourself the winner of each animal face-off! -back cover.