k12 Words Chapter 2-25: How a Bear Created the Teddy Bear: 5 Powerful Vocabulary Words

Before the hunting trip, President Roosevelt carefully groomed his magnificent mustache to look presidential.

He wanted to look his best for the important expedition in Mississippi.

The hunting party brought many utensils for cooking their meals in the wilderness.

They set up camp and prepared for the big bear hunt the next day.

The other hunters captured an old bear that was injured and had barely any muscle left on its thin body.

They tied it to a tree and called for the President to come shoot it.

When Roosevelt saw the poor bear, he made a decision that would change the toy universe forever.

He refused to shoot the helpless animal, saying it wouldn't be sporting.

News of Roosevelt's kindness spread as quickly as discoveries in astronomy, reaching a toymaker named Morris Michtom.

Inspired by the story, Michtom created a stuffed bear and named it 'Teddy's Bear' after the President.