North
The Amazing Story of Arctic Migration
Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · September 10, 2013
“A treat for middle-graders of an ecological bent.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) At the top of our world is a huge wild place called the Arctic.
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- Who it’s for
- A picture-book view of Arctic spring migration, where harsh landscapes meet an astonishing arrival of wildlife.
- Themes
- Arctic wildlife migration, Life in the wild, Wildlife resilience
- Genres
- Polar Regions, Animal Facts, Ecosystems & Environment
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“A treat for middle-graders of an ecological bent.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) At the top of our world is a huge wild place called the Arctic. In the winter, it is a cold and barren land, where few animals can survive. But when spring comes, it attracts animals from every corner of the earth.
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This lushly illustrated picture book celebrates the resilient wildlife and barren, beautiful landscapes of the Arctic Circle, tracing the awe-inspiring spring migration of millions of creatures to the Arctic and reminding the reader of the hardships and harmony of life in the wild. Back matter includes additional information about the arctic, a glossary, and an index.
Wild Spring North
A picture-book view of Arctic spring migration, where harsh landscapes meet an astonishing arrival of wildlife.
Come here for
- Millions of creatures drawn north as spring arrives
- The beauty and hardship of life in the wild
Expect
- Lush illustrations of Arctic landscapes and wildlife
- Additional Arctic information, a glossary, and an index
Where it sits
| Polar Regions | 86% |
|---|---|
| Ecosystems & Environment | 60% |
| Animal Facts | 50% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Polar Regions
- Ecosystems & Environment
- Geography for Kids
- Authors
- Nick Dowson
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- September 10, 2013
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Arctic wildlife migration · Life in the wild · Wildlife resilience
- Reading lane
- Polar Regions