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Ice Bear: in the Steps of the Polar Bear by Nicola Davies

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Ice Bear: in the Steps of the Polar Bear

Read and Wonder

Nicola Davies

Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · September 23, 2008

Reading lane: Polar Regions

Follow the path of the awe-inspiring polar bear as it strives to survive in an age-old Arctic habitat threatened by global warming.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Arctic Awe

Poetic language and striking paintings bring a polar bear’s Arctic life into view.

Come here for

  • A close look at a powerful hunter, tender mother, and tireless swimmer
  • The pull of Arctic wildlife facing a changing habitat

Expect

  • A blend of lyrical storytelling and fascinating facts
  • A note about polar bears and an index

Book Details

Authors
Nicola Davies
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
September 23, 2008
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Polar Regions · Bears
Reading lane
Polar Regions

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Publisher Categories

  • Bears

  • Polar Regions

  • Animals & Zoology

About This Book

Follow the path of the awe-inspiring polar bear as it strives to survive in an age-old Arctic habitat threatened by global warming. Huge, magnificent, and solitary, a polar bear moves through the frozen Arctic. Powerful hunter, tireless swimmer, tender mother, gentle playmate — she is superbly adapted for surviving, even thriving, in this harsh and icy climate. Written in poetic language interspersed with fascinating facts, Nicola Davies' breathtaking tale of this massive, s...

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Follow the path of the awe-inspiring polar bear as it strives to survive in an age-old Arctic habitat threatened by global warming. Huge, magnificent, and solitary, a polar bear moves through the frozen Arctic. Powerful hunter, tireless swimmer, tender mother, gentle playmate — she is superbly adapted for surviving, even thriving, in this harsh and icy climate. Written in poetic language interspersed with fascinating facts, Nicola Davies' breathtaking tale of this massive, stark white animal is brought to life in striking paintings by Gary Blythe. Just as the Inuit people have watched and learned from this amazing creature for generations, readers are invited to witness the majesty of Ice Bear. Back matter includes a note about polar bears and an index.

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