Eat Like a Bear
Macmillan 2013
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- hibernation and torpor
- animal adaptation
- foraging and diet
- life cycles
- motherhood and survival
- seasons and habitats
- national parks and wilderness ecology
About this book
A lyrical, fact-rich picture book that follows a grizzly through the seasons, from emerging hungry in spring and foraging for fish, ants, roots, and berries, to denning in winter when two cubs arrive. Back matter provides additional facts about brown (grizzly) bears of the Yellowstone/Glacier region.
Setting: Yellowstone and Glacier National Park region in the Northern Rocky Mountains, across the four seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eat Like a Bear right for my child?
Yes — Eat Like a Bear is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.9, which is typical for 2nd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include hibernation and torpor, animal adaptation, foraging and diet.
How long does it take to read Eat Like a Bear?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Eat Like a Bear takes around 4m to finish. The book has 520 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Eat Like a Bear have an AR quiz?
Yes — Eat Like a Bear has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Eat Like a Bear?
Eat Like a Bear has an AR reading level of 2.9, which places it at a 2nd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.