“Bear” explained in 4 pictures

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Young children understand what kind of body bears have, where they live, what they eat, and how some bears spend the winter

A bear is an animal with a big body.
Its body is covered with lots of fur.
It has round ears and a short tail.

💬 What kind of animal is a bear?

A bear is an animal with a big body. Its body is covered with lots of fur. It has round ears and a short tail.

🤔 Where are the bear’s ears and legs?

Bears live in forests and mountains.
They may be found in places with many trees or near rivers.
Depending on the kind, some bears live in cold places.

💬 Where do bears live?

Bears live in forests and mountains. They may be found in places with many trees or near rivers. Depending on the kind, some bears live in cold places.

🤔 What other living things are in the forest besides bears?

Bears eat many different things.
They may eat nuts and fruit.
Some bears eat fish, too.

💬 What do bears eat?

Bears eat many different things. They may eat nuts and fruit. Some bears eat fish, too.

🤔 Can you find the bear’s food in the picture?

In winter, there is less food.
Some bears rest for a long time in a den.
This is called hibernation.

💬 What do bears do in winter?

In winter, there is less food. Some bears rest for a long time in a den. This is called hibernation.

🤔 What would be nice to have so you can rest warmly in the cold winter?