Ice Bear: in the Steps of the Polar Bear
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Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · September 23, 2008
Follow the path of the awe-inspiring polar bear as it strives to survive in an age-old Arctic habitat threatened by global warming.
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- Who it’s for
- Poetic language and striking paintings bring a polar bear’s Arctic life into view.
- Themes
- Polar bear survival, Arctic wildlife, Climate change
- Genres
- Bears, Polar Regions, Protecting the Planet
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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.
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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.
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
Where it sits
| Bears | 98% |
|---|---|
| Polar Regions | 63% |
| Protecting the Planet | 35% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Bears
- Polar Regions
- Animals & Zoology
- Authors
- Nicola Davies
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- September 23, 2008
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Polar bear survival · Arctic wildlife · Climate change
- Reading lane
- Bears