Kiowa County Public Library District

An introduction to the history, physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of polar bears.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how polar bears live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces polar bears to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

Simple text and photographs introduce the appearance, behavior, and habitat of polar bears.

Presents an introduction to polar bears, describing their habitat, physical characteristics, life cycle, eating habits, and behaviors, and looks at the life of a polar bear cub.

Describes the physical characteristics and life cycle of two animals adapted for survival in polar climates, the penguin at the Antarctic and the polar bear at the Arctic.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, infancy, and future of the polar bear.

Introduces readers to the work of wildlife scientists Dr. Ian Stirling, who studies polar bears, and Dr. Jane Goodall, who studies chimps, and shows how important the use of graphs is in their research.

Includes information about how polar bears swim and hunt, how they keep warm and dry, and the many other ways they adapt to their environment

"Polar bears and penguins may like cold weather but they live at opposite ends of the Earth. What do these animals have in common and how are they different? You might see them together at a zoo but they would never be found in the same habitats in the wild. Compare and contrast these polar animals through stunning photographs"--