What is the story of Smokey Bear? / by Steve Korté ; illustrated by Robert Squier.
"Created by the U.S. Forest Service in 1944 in reaction to forest fires being used as attacks during World War II, Smokey Bear has been guiding Americans through fire safety and preparedness for nearly eighty years. This American black bear known for wearing a pair of blue jeans and a forest ranger hat has found himself in classrooms, on stamps, in cartoons, on lunchboxes, in comic strips, and even as a giant balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In 1950, Smokey came to life when a real-life bear cub rescued from a fire in New Mexico was named Smokey and became a living version of the character. Young readers can find even more reasons to love the face of forest fire prevention in this book that tells his whole history"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593385708
- ISBN: 0593385705
- ISBN: 9780593385975
- ISBN: 0593385977
- ISBN: 9798896590361
- ISBN: 9781536488241
- ISBN: 1536488410
- Physical Description: 108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, 2024.
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 108). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | What is the story of Smokey Bear? -- Disappearing forests -- Wartime worries -- Search for a mascot -- Smokey is born -- Becoming a star -- The real deal -- Smokey the celebrity -- Life at the zoo -- Smokey becomes a legend -- Smokey today. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12. Penguin Workshop. |
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| Subject: | Smokey Bear > Juvenile literature. Advertising > Forest fire prevention > Juvenile literature. Forest fires > Prevention and control > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Informational works. Illustrated works. |
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- 23 of 37 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 2 copies available at Harnett County Library.
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- 0 current holds with 37 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erwin Public Library | J 363.37 Kor (Text) | 33631001639973 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/19/2025 |
| Harnett County Main Library | J 363.37 Kor / Juv Series (Text) | 33630005431692 | Juvenile Nonfiction Series | Available | - |
