The arctic fox lives in the worlds northernmost regions, including the arctic. Polar bears past bedtime volume 16 of a stepping stone series volume 16 of magic tree house fact trackers issue 16 of magic tree house research guide. Youll find plenty of nonfiction as well as selected fiction and craft books that can greatly enhance a unit about the native peoples of the arctic region. We have rare antiquarian and secondhand books, scientific papers, reports, photographs, maps and ephemera on antarctica, the arctic, the polar regions including greenland and iceland as well as on exploration, mountaineering and whaling. The polar bear is the largest and most carnivorous of all bears. Facts about the arctic animals in the arctic dk find out. Ever wondered how arctic animals stay warm in icy water. Part of the ongoing animal series published by englands reaktion books, polar bear combines art, photography, and words to explore the role these animals play in the world we inhabit. Polar bears and the arctic national wildlife federation. If you need more information prior to putting in an order please let us know. Facts about the polar bear a picture book for kids, vol 266. A breakdown of everything you need to know about polar bear living. Polar bear craft for kidseasy polar bear craft for kids with two different designs perfect for preschoolers and school age kids and great for winter crafts for kids and arctic animal crafts kidscrafts preschool diy papier polar bear portrait teaching children to surf the net while your child may not type. Learn why a polar bears physique is perfect for the arctic.
The polar bear populations in norwegian bay, kane basin, and queen elizabeth are all small presently numbering less than 200 bears each iucnssc polar bear specialist group, 2002. Jan 10, 2017 we have been learning all about arctic animals this winter and here are some of the kids favorite prek books about arctic animals that the kids have enjoyed reading. Frizzle and her class are off to the arctic to discover the different animals that live there, and. Polar bears, students will learn amazing facts about polar bears. You can always count on the friz to combine fiction with nonfiction to capture student interest. The arctic adventure continues as ursula the polar bear embarks on her journey to becoming a mother with the love and support of her brother mato. The polar bear is buoyant in the water, with its head held high. Low surface area to volume ratio anatomical compared to other species of bears, polar bears have small extremities, proportionally shorter legs and a stockier build. Polar bear books and climate change for children one only.
The complicated, yet simple, life of the polar bear book. Montessori inspired polar bear unit mamas happy hive. It has long, waterproof fur and a thick layer of fat called blubber to keep it warm. Draw about your favorite thing you learned about the polar bear. Lifecycle of the polar bear sequencing activity nanuk is a beautifully illustrated book about the lifecycle of a polar bear family. Sal murdocca has illustrated more than 200 childrens trade and text books. The polar bears are hungry childrens books read aloud. A journey among the polar bears, an older 1982, but good overview of polar bears. The book briefly describes how a mother polar bear hunts, builds a. Polar bears live only in the arctic and as the sea ice continues to melt, the polar bears primary habi tat becomes more threatened. What do polar bears have to do with global warming. This is a common characteristic amongst animals that live in cold environments that enables them to retain their heat and conversely.
Apr 25, 2019 polar bear facts, pictures, video and indepth information. The polar bear is very well adapted to life in the freezing cold of the arctic. They can smell a seal a mile away while buried under. Find out the answers to these questions and more in polar bears and the arctic. Find fiction and nonfiction polar bear picture and chapter books for kids ages winter is the perfect time to read and learn about polar animals. Despite its size and power, the polar bear is rated vulnerable. They are loaded with tons of information and really make it easier for the kids to learn about the arctic animal world and keep them interested in the prek theme. It has no natural predators and knows no fear of humans, making it an extremely dangerous animal. Except for one subspecies of grizzly bear, the polar bear is the largest and most powerful carnivore on land. Frizzle and her class are off to the arctic to discover the different animals that live there, and other fascinating facts about this polar area. When she is strong enough, her objective is to defeat all his enemies. These enormous bears live in the arctic tundra in countries such as canada, greenland, norway, russia and the united states alaska. Jayanne sindt author and poet about the authorpoet. The inuit refer to the animal as nanook transliterated as nanuq in the inupiat language.
This post contains affiliate links, for more information see my disclosure policy. Welcome to the worlds foremost resource for information on polar bears and their arctic habitat. Here, you will learn from one of the worlds leading polar bear experts, ian stirling, how the polar bear evolved and adapted to its world of snow and ice. My all about walrus book arctic polar animals by courtney mckerley animal. He is also a librettist for childrensopera, a video artist, an avid runner, hiker, and bicyclist, and a teacher of childrens illustration at. My all about polar animals books bundle pack 5 arctic. Mary is the author of all the magic tree house fiction titles as well as many more books for kids. Find out all about alligators, their life at the top, links in the food chain and killer facts.
How did people learn to survive in that harsh climate. Nonfiction books about polar bears polar bears full of fascinating information, this book explores the world of the polar bear on land and under water. Polar bear facts, pictures, video and indepth information. Their latin name is ursus maritums and means sea bear. The polar bears are hungry by carol carrick author, paul carrick illustrator mother bear teaches her cubs how to swim and hunt seals.
The arctic fables are fictional tales about polar bears and their amazing ability to adapt to the unforgiving, and now climate changing, environment of the arctic region. Fun polar bear facts for kids interesting information about. This distinctive allwhite bear inhabits the arctic sea ice, where it preys primarily on seals. Polar bears with their beautiful white fur and powerful presence, polar bears rule the arctic. Polar bear quiz answer questions about polar bears. A female polar bear will have an average of five litters of cubs in her life time. But we have repeatedly projected our shifting values onto them. The current lack of information in these areas means that any increase in these populations would be difficult to detect. Polar bears are superb swimmers, and use their front paws to paddle through the water. Here weve compiled a list of the best kids books about bears or that have bear characters. We own several and its impossible to choose a favorite. Akook arctic adventures is owned by local inupiat jack kayotuk, who grew up traveling and living on and along the arctic land and sea.
Polar bears and the arctic scholastic books for kids. But when the ice melts earlier than usualthe result of. A nonfiction companion to polar bears past bedtime, jack and annies guide to the arctic. Ice bear or white bear are other names for polar bears. This book will give your students information about the polar bears arctic habitat. We list a couple of the best below and will be adding information on further books and some articles soon. It includes classic bear characters many children and adults know and love.
At the same time, as sea ice diminishes in the arctic ocean, polar bears are spending more time on land. Polar bear killer king of the arctic 9781474777957. Constantine john phipps was the first to describe the polar bear as a distinct species in 1774. Each book is full of dreamy watercolor illustrations and gentle adventures with little polar bear and his immense arctic home at the center. The polar bear, king of the arctic, is one of the worlds most recognizable animals. One individual was gpstracked swimming continuously for 232 hours, covering a distance of 687km in water varying from 2 to 6. There are a large number of books and articles about polar bears and an internet search will reveal a wide range of titles and approaches to the subject. It lives in the icy arctic region in the far north of the world, where few other animals can survive. This book will give your students information about the polar bear s arctic habitat. The magic school bus arctic adventure by gail herman.
From the far reaches of the arctic circle, a young polar bear rises. Inuit and polar bear are the twin masters of arctic living, so it seemed natural that they should be together in this book. Jan 02, 2017 the polar bears are hungry by carol carrick author, paul carrick illustrator mother bear teaches her cubs how to swim and hunt seals. See more ideas about arctic polar bears, polar bear and arctic animals. Reproduction polar bear cubs are usually born as twins. There is a whole series of sweet books about little polar bear. Jan 17, 2017 our polar bear didnt turn out as clearly as i would of liked, but we still enjoyed the process of creating this arctic polar bear scene. Polar bear, great white northern bear found throughout the arctic region. If youd rather use this with a guided reading group, it is a level 2 reader. The bears main prey is seal, including bearded and harp, but especially ringed seals.
Interesting tidbits of information gleaned from these books are included for. More than 400 years later, humans now live and work in the arctic in unprecedented numbers. The biggest of the bears, the polar bear is instantly recognizable by its thick white fur. Polar bears can weigh more than 0 pounds and span more than 8 feet, 6 inches from nose to tail, making them the largest carnivores to currently walk the earth. Images of the majestic beasts roaming across the ice cap. Sep 20, 2016 males can weigh more than 770kg 1700lbs. In fact, we think bears might be the most prevalent animal featured in childrens literature. Best prek books about arctic animals domestic mommyhood. Images of the majestic beasts roaming across the ice cap, plunging into frigid waters, and playing with furry cubs have come to symbolize the beauty and grandeur of the arctic.
He chose the scientific name ursus maritimus, the latin for maritime bear, due to the animals native habitat. Each my favorite animal book features interesting nonfiction at a 2ndgrade reading level paired with questions throughout the text to check the readers comprehension. In recent years, it has become pretty normal again to see bears on the west coast of spitsbergen, also close to the settlements. Margery fees polar bear explores how, outside of the arctic, humans have rarely understood polar bears. Titles include factpacked nonfiction with onlevel text and engaging photos, as. Our plan is to start out with one of our favorite arctic animals polar bears. Because of increasing temperatures, the arctic ice caps are melting. Dec 27, 2019 spitsbergen is polar bear country, even more so in recent years as the species has seen a remarkable recovery since full protection in 1973 after years of intense hunting. When it comes to childrens books, bear characters are some of the most popular, classic, and cuddly. Diet seals are the mainstay of the polar bear diet. Dec 17, 2015 explore this collection of polar bear picture books and embark on a journey. This fiction and nonfiction book list is a musthave resource for any arctic lesson.
The polar bear is also very large, and large animals lose heat more slowly than small ones. Jack has partnered with steven kazlowski of left eye productions, inc. Click on the full details tab for more information or more pictures of a particular title. This is largely due to a reduction in the area covered. Polar bears are incredibly specialized hunters that have adapted to life in the arctic environment. This 3d wild animal simulator allows you to take control. If youd rather use this with a guided reading group, it is a. Some of these books contain realistic stories of polar bears. Weve divided this months bookshelf into five categories.
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