Who Am I? Pandas and Other Bears
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Who Am I? Pandas and Other Bears
Written by Jodi Jensen Shaffer
Illustrated by Travis Foster
Published by Highlights Press
ISBN-13: 978-1639623839
Synopsis: Take a walk on the wild side with mega-fun bear riddles!
Get ready for a bear-y cool adventure! Who Am I? Pandas and Other Bears is packed with playful, fact-filled riddles about adorable giant pandas, strong polar bears, acrobatic black bears, and more. But here’s the twist: each riddle is a fun guessing game that challenges kids to figure out which amazing animal is being described. Plus, all the fascinating facts are vetted by an expert, ensuring accuracy and credibility for young learners.
With jaw-dropping facts, mind-bending visual puzzles, and stunning artwork, this book is a must-have for curious kids and aspiring zoologists. As they dig into the pages, they’ll find fascinating information on bears, spark their imaginations, and sharpen their thinking skills. Who Am I? Pandas and Other Bears delivers endless fun and learning for young animal lovers!
Key Teaching Value: Invites young learners to observe, compare, and wonder about the natural world—building curiosity, empathy, and language through discovery and connection with ocean life.
Educator Guide Content Summary: This early-elementary guide encourages students to explore identity, classification, and adaptation through playful observation and inquiry. Using cross-disciplinary prompts aligned with CCSS and NGSS, children practice descriptive writing, scientific reasoning, and creative thinking as they discover how sharks and other ocean animals fit into their habitats. The hands-on projects, discussions, and literacy links foster a sense of stewardship and excitement about the living world beneath the waves.
