Ice Bear: In the Steps of the Polar Bear (Read, Listen, and Wonder) - Softcover

Davies, Nicola

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763638781 ISBN 13: 9780763638788

Publisher: Candlewick Pr, 2009

Synopsis

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

This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.

Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
- an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
- a segment focusing on fascinating facts
- a read-along opportunity guided by prompts

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick Pr
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0763638781
• ISBN 13: 9780763638788
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 27
• Illustrator: Blythe Gary