The Polar Bear Diorama Author:Christine Economos The Book & Diorama Series--an innovative children's book program with the world-famous American Museum of Natural History: each title is a collectible treasure box that fits in the hand--and fills an entire imagination. Three million visitors a year visit the American Museum of Natural History, and many--if not all--are drawn to the Museu... more »m's renowned life-size dioramas. And now, capturing their magical realism, comes a series of dazzling book and diorama sets. Focusing on an individual animal and re-creating its environment, each title features two custom-sculpted vinyl animals--a mother and baby, created by the Museum's own sculptor--set against a color backdrop in a clear display case. Nestled into a sleeve on the reverse is a 64-page full-color book packed with science and discovery. The Polar Bear tells of a majestic animal that can run almost as fast as a horse, jump a 20-foot crevice, swim 100 miles in icy seas, and easily haul an 800-pound seal out of the water. Christine Economos is a children's author and writer for WNET's Nature series. A collectible gift for kids ages 6-9.« less