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Bears Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Bears Books for Ages 12–18

Bear books for older readers explore wildlife science, conservation, and the human relationship with an animal that is both majestic and dangerous. These 128 books treat the bear with the respect it commands.

128 books

Cover of Hidden Rock Rescue

Secrets of Bearhaven #3

Hidden Rock Rescue

When a rescue mission at an illegal zoo goes wrong, Spencer and Aldo must use stealth and quick thinking to save his par

Cover of A Bear Named Trouble

A Bear Named Trouble

Marion Dane Bauer

In the wilds of Alaska, a lonely boy whose family is split between states finds an unexpected connection with an orphane

Cover of Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North

The Very, Very Far North #2

Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North

For the child who thrives on quiet reflection and needs to see that welcoming a stranger is the first step toward a new

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Cover of Camp Panda: Helping Cubs Return to the Wild

Camp Panda: Helping Cubs Return to the Wild

Catherine Thimmesh

Conservationists use innovative techniques and round-the-clock care to help giant pandas learn the skills they need to s

Ages 10–12

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The Way of the Grizzly

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Follow the daily habits and seasonal cycles of the grizzly bear while learning how human actions impact their survival i

Cover of Mission to Moon Farm

Secrets of Bearhaven #2

Mission to Moon Farm

Spencer must use his knowledge of the secret bear language to track down his kidnapped friend Kate before it is too late

Cover of Polar Bears: Survival on the Ice

Science Comics #13

Polar Bears: Survival on the Ice

For the child who is curious about how animals survive in extreme conditions and wants to understand the real-world chal

Cover of Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear

Chang and the Animals #1

Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear

For the child who feels a deep connection to animals and the planet, this moving true story explores the courage it take

Cover of Polar the Titanic Bear

Polar the Titanic Bear

Daisy Corning Stone Spedden

For the child curious about history's big moments, this gentle account of the Titanic disaster provides a safe way to ex

Cover of Mistakes Were Made

Timmy Failure #1

Mistakes Were Made

For the child who feels misunderstood or struggles with self-reflection, this hilarious diary follows a boy whose confid

Cover of On the Way Home

On the Way Home

Sandol Stoddard

A young boy and his loyal bear companion set off on a fantastical trek across a strange land after a legendary battle wi

Cover of The Theory of Everything

The Theory of Everything

Sophie Sophia embarks on a surreal trip to New York with a boy genius and a giant shaman panda to uncover the truth abou

Cover of Zero to Hero

Timmy Failure #1

Timmy Failure and his lazy polar bear partner manage a detective agency fueled by a Segway and a dream of becoming rich

Cover of Into the Painted Bear Lair

Into the Painted Bear Lair

Gregory enters a portal in a toy store to join a gourmet bear and a knight on a quest filled with princesses and magic s

Cover of Sunshine

Marion Dane Bauer

For the child grappling with the absence of a parent and the complicated path toward reconciliation and forgiveness.

Cover of This Was Our Pact

This Was Our Pact

For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles to fit in with the 'cool' crowd, this magical journey celebrates t

Cover of The Daring Escape of the Misfit Menagerie

The Misfit Menagerie #1

The Daring Escape of the Misfit Menagerie

Jacqueline Resnick

For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to know that being different is exactly what makes them special and s

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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #1

Twelve-year-old Torak is left alone in a prehistoric forest, forced to survive with only a wolf cub by his side.

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The Edge Chronicles #9

Rook Barkwater and a group of librarians must lead an entire population away from their ruined city toward the hope of a

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Jake Maddox Sports Stories

Jake Maddox, Chris Kreie

Nick loves the woods, but his jock cousins won't stop teasing him or ignoring his safety warnings—until a camping trip t

Cover of When Nature Calls, Hang Up!

The Classroom #4

When Nature Calls, Hang Up!

For the child who feels anxious about school trips or social hierarchies, this mockumentary-style adventure turns outdoo

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Dan Kainen, Carol Kaufmann

Watch eight polar animals move on the page through video-like Photicular technology while learning fascinating facts abo

Cover of Animals in Danger in Europe

Animals in Danger #2

Animals in Danger in Europe

Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

For the young animal lover curious about the world, this guide explores the real threats facing Europe's wildlife and ho

Cover of The Quest Begins

The Quest Begins

Three orphaned bear cubs from different worlds must unite to survive the wilderness, led by a mysterious shape-shifter t

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