Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.6
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
2058
Points per Word
0.000243
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
Targeted at middle grade readers, the book introduces grizzly bears, detailing their physical features, size, fur color variations, and unique reproductive behavior. It also examines the bear's natural habitat and typical behavior in the wild. In addition, the text traces the grizzly's role as a cultural icon, from its significance in Native American traditions and folklore of the American West to its modern status as the official animal of several states.