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2) At the poles
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The cold, bare landscapes of Earth's poles may not seem welcoming to life, but their snowy hollows and glacial waters hide an astounding variety of creatures, from the familiar but dangerous polar bear to the elusive giant squid to the tiny tardigrade. All struggling to survive in a harsh landscape, the animals of the poles defy logic and invite awe at their remarkable features"--Book jacket.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 540L
Language
English
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Description
"Turtles are found on every continent EXCEPT Antarctica. But not for long! When a David Attenborough-esque narrator explains that turtles are found everywhere except Antarctica, one determined turtle sets out to prove him wrong. After recruiting other non-Antarctic animals along the way-much to the narrator's dismay-the turtle and his adventurous friends travel through fields, forests, and cross an entire ocean to reach their goal. But what exactly...
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Language
English
Description
A gorgeously illustrated book all about the Arctic and Antarctic, for young animal and conservation enthusiasts. Enter the world of the Arctic and Antarctic for an incredible journey around Earth's icy poles. Polar bears, penguins, and ice glide across the pages of this colourful book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the Arctic and Antarctic. From icy rivers to Antarctic volcanoes, they'll...
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English
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"A child makes their way along the Arctic shoreline on a dark day. Everything around them seems as ugly as their mood, from the weather to the fish and mud. This is the place they come to whenever they feel ugly. But as the child closes their eyes and listens, the sound of the waves reminds them to breathe. The tiny krill flick their tails, and the brightly coloured sea stars seem to glow. What they once saw as an ugly landscape is now wonderful and...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A polar bear waits patiently for spring when the ice breaks up, but after months of hunting, paddling, and resting on ice floes, summer ends and the bear must swim very far to find land. Includes facts about polar bears and the effect of climate change on their environment"--Verso page.
9) Snow
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Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Find out the different names for mother and father animals that live in snowy climates--then lift the flap to find the babies and learn what they are called. This introduction to animal families features screen-printed artwork and bold neon ink to capture the attention and imagination of babies and toddlers"--
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Sitting on the most extreme North and South Poles are two of our planet's most mysterious regions, but what similarities and differences do they share? This title explores the incredible geography of both regions, how polar bears and penguins survive, and introduces the explorers who dared to travel into these unknown spots on Earth in the past. We go under their oceans and discuss the effects of climate change."--Website.
11) Bye, penguin!
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Follow a penguin on a trip around the world after the ice cracks and the penguin is set adrift.
Author
Language
English
Description
When two rabbit sisters ignore their parents' warnings and decide to play outside on the open tundra, a hungry owl soon spots them and decides they will make a delicious meal. As a chase ensues, the sisters must act quickly and use the owl's own greed against him in order to get away. A traditional Inuit story and cautionary tale, this book presents a centuries-old narrative for a new generation of readers.
Author
Series
Oona volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A mermaid and her otter friend go on a journey to help a lost beluga whale return to the Arctic."--
15) Arctic foxes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Dash through the frozen tundra with the Arctic fox! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the Arctic fox's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the Arctic fox's survival. The book closes with...
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English
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"An iceberg shears, floats, melts and moves in the Antarctic Ocean through the seasons: first in spring as it watches penguins trek across the ice, and then in summer when it sees humpback whales and orca gather. When fall arrives, the iceberg is trapped in the ice for the winter freeze. The following spring will bring t of its life cycle. But if you think this is the end of the journey, look closer - out in the ocean, a new iceberg begins"...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Magnus the Arctic seal wakes up one early morning, puzzled by a strange, rumbling sound. What's that noise? Hare, Owl, and Polar Bear don't have any idea, but Walrus has a good suggestion: it's Magnus' rumbling tummy! After a yummy feast the friends all settle down to sleep--but suddenly there's another rumbling sound. What's that noise?
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Language
English
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Description
"Benny loves bananas. He eats them morning, noon, and night. He even rides a bike with a yellow banana seat. In fact, Benny has a secret, he hopes one day he will turn into a banana! And if there is one thing Benny knows, it's that with a little imagination anything is possible. A funny and relatable story of a little boy who can be anything he wants to be (whether it's a dinosaur, or a banana, or both!) with a big imagination and a bit of help from...
20) Sweetest Kulu
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Series
Language
English
Description
"This beautiful bedtime poem, written by acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic. Lyrically and tenderly told by a mother speaking to her own little "Kulu," an Inuktitut term of endearment often bestowed upon babies and young children, this visually stunning book is infused with the traditional Inuit values of love and respect for the land and its animal inhabitants."--...
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