Washoe County Library System

An old woman adopts and raises a polar bear cub which grows up and provides for her even after she has had to send it away to save it from the jealous men of the village.

"Simple words and sentences combine with amazing photographs of real-life animals to make this an inspiring early reader that children will love to read together, read with help--and read alone!"--Cover back.

Discusses people who live in the Arctic regions of the world and how it affects their lives.

Did you know that many animals make their homes in the coldest, most barren places on Earth? Get to know some of the most fascinating creatures through enchanting poems by children's poet laureate J. Patrick Lewis...

Our journey begins with the birth of a bowhead whale, the longest-living mammal in the world. Over the course of her life in the Arctic, the bowhead whale witnesses many changes: from an era of peace and solitude to one of oil rigs and cruise liners.--

Come along with Ms. Frizzle's class to the Arctic Circle as they learn it's not just about getting warm, but finding a way to keep the heat you have.