About polar bear information books

Bob strauss is a science writer and the author of several books, including the big book of what, how and why and a field guide to the dinosaurs of north america. Reproduction polar bear cubs are usually born as twins. Wwf continues to work with scientists at spygen, a dna specialist firm, to pioneer an innovative tool that can extract dna from a polar bear footprint. Youll learn some amazing facts and myths about these arctic icons from both but one of them is fashioned specifically with kids in mind.

The hairs dont mat when wet, allowing the polar bears to easily shake free of water and any ice that may form after swimming. Polar bear, great white northern bear found throughout the arctic region. The polar bear has an extremely well developed sense of smell, being able to detect seals nearly 1. Polar bear populations are distributed in artic regions throughout alaska, canada, russia, greenland and norway. Polar bear facts book by jessica leone teachers pay teachers. Some of these books contain realistic stories of polar. Polar bear pair work to extract and exchange information about polar bears from two different texts and. There is a whole series of sweet books about little polar bear. If you need some video resources, online books, magazines, or a live web cam to help enhance your polar bear thematic unit, then this post is for you. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. These books take a sensible, bigpicture approach that many readers will appreciate and are based on the most uptodate information available. Polar bears are superb swimmers, and use their front paws to paddle through the water. So i wrote a screenplay with hopes that the bear i knew would show up on the big screen as an animated character. Despite its size and power, the polar bear is rated vulnerable.

Students will be do research on the polar bear and describe their animal, where they come from, their family and their predators. This nonfiction reader is a great source of simple and interesting facts about polar bears. They want to read polar bear books, watch animated movies in which polar bears play a. Find fiction and nonfiction polar bear picture and chapter books for kids ages 210. The black bear may be tamed and taught various tricks, and it is a common performer in circuses and other animal acts.

Learn how polar bears have adapted to life on top of the world. They encourage study skills in context, and should therefore be used with a range of appropriate information books which are preferably within reach in the classroom. Underneath the fur, a polar bears skin is actually black the black skin soaks up the suns heat and helps them stay warm. Their huge size and weight make them the largest living carnivores meat eaters on earth. I love that the book includes lots of factual information that is simple enough for our young students to understand. For this month, we are sharing our montessori inspired polar bear unit with activities that include the location of the arctic circle, nomenclature cards, writing activities, matching work, food chain, art, and our favorite winter books. Teachers and students are returning from a two week christmas break rested and ready to here are some of my favorite polar bear books that students can both read and comprehend during your polar bear unit in the classroom. Polar bears often rest silently at a seals breathing hole in the ice, waiting for a seal in the water to surface. Canada considers polar bears a species of special concern under the national species at risk act. Polar bear activities, crafts, lessons, and printables. Polar bear facts for kids learn all about polar bears.

If you ever wanted to know what bears eat, where they live, or how they hibernate, check out this video for. Polar bears live in one of the planets coldest environments and depend on a thick coat of insulated fur, which covers a warming layer of fat. For 2017, susan has produced two short polar bear science books. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1998, and was written by mary pope osborne. This fiction and nonfiction book list is a musthave resource for any arctic lesson. The main characters of this childrens, fantasy story are. The result is the best available book on polar bears. Bear books for children a fun and fascinating way for young readers to find out more about these highly intelligent creatures. Explore the fascinating world of these massive white hairy ani. Facts about polar bears polar bear diet dk find out. Here, you will learn from one of the worlds leading polar bear experts, ian stirling, how the polar bear evolved and adapted. In this natural and cultural history of the polar bear, margery fee explores the evolution, species, habitat, and behavior of the animal, as well as its portrayal in art, literature, film, and advertising.

Free download or read online polar bears past bedtime pdf epub magic tree house series book. Amazing facts, photos and video links to some of the worlds most lovable animals. Fun polar bear facts for kids interesting information about. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 71 pages and is available in paperback format. Spread some glue and then sprinkle either coconut flakes or rice. A journey for survival by lindsay moore, polar bear, polar bear, what do you. Diet seals are the mainstay of the polar bear diet. Staple the pages together, then read the pages and follow the instructions. Bears like grizzly bears and kodiak bears are actually subspecies of the brown bear. Polar bear quiz answer questions about polar bears.

Polar bears are among the most majestic and unique creatures on earth. While there is nothing unusual about regional factors causing evolutionary changes, what is unique about the polar bear is the relatively short length of time that these adaptions took place. Apr 25, 2019 polar bear facts, pictures, video and indepth information. All bears are good swimmers, but the polar bear is the most efficient swimmer. Publisher of communitybuilding books and art regionally and beyond. Dec 17, 2018 do you remember this polar bear bedtime story. But when the ice melts earlier than usualthe result of.

Lot 10 eric carle picture books polar bear where are you. The polar bear may be the largest land carnivore and a cunning, dangerous and fearless hunter but those qualities aside it is a popular and muchloved animal. Below, ive featured just a handful of polar bear books that will help kids of all ages learn more about these arctic animals. It lives in the icy arctic region in the far north of the world, where few other animals can survive. Jan 31, 2017 polar bears are classified as marine mammals just like seals, whales, and dolphins because they spend so much time out on the sea ice and depend on the ocean to live. Photos are taken excellent while the word descriptions are interesting to make you read it as a story while getting more knowledge of polar bears. This distinctive allwhite bear inhabits the arctic sea ice, where it preys primarily on seals. Jan 17, 2017 january 2017 is the beginning of a brand new 12 months of montessori series. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Begin by reading the book national geographic readers.

Polar bear books for kids animal books, bears preschool, polar. It can swim up to 46 mph 610 kmhr for 100 miles 161 km. Each book is full of dreamy watercolor illustrations and gentle adventures with little polar bear and his immense arctic home at the center. This is a good book for building reading confidence. Honorable mention, 2012 national outdoor book awards the polar bear, king of the arctic, is one of the worlds most recognizable animals.

The polar bear has numerous special physical traits that allow it to survive in its arctic environment. Lindsay moores gentle and beautifully illustrated book sea bear follows a lone. A polar bear s liver contains 10 times more vitamin a than any other animal on earth their liver has evolved to allow them to process and eat all of the seal blubber they need to stay alive. Not feeding wild black bears is therefore better for both humans and bears. I didnt read a single one of them to the storytimers. Polar bear facts for preschoolers we know that kids love to know about polar bears.

Polar bear facts and adaptations ursus maritimus polar bears are one of the archetypal polar animals associated with snow, ice and cold temperatures fending off the weather by being all wrapped up in a big fluffy thick white fur coat. All about polar bears informational text writing free. I love this book because it covers the origins of polar bears, gives a lot of information on where the bear population is stable, where it is. That is why we have decided to come up with top most interesting facts about polar bears for first graders. Mother polar bears usually give birth to one to three cubs at a time. Interesting tidbits of information gleaned from these books are included for your perusal. Polar bear, polar bear, turn around, polar bear, polar bear, make no sound. At the 2014 meeting of the pbsg, the worlds leading polar bear scientists reported that of the 19 subpopulations of polar bears, three were declining, six were stable, and one was increasing. A polar bear may also hunt by swimming beneath the ice.

Titles include factpacked nonfiction with onlevel text and engaging photos, as. Grizzly bear, facts and photos national geographic. Fun polar bear facts for kids interesting information. Polar bears fascinate children of all ages much less first graders. The scientific name for the polar bear is ursus maritimus, which means sea bear in latin. Polar bear, polar bear story retelling crowns free printable. Every once in a while a book comes along that combines both art and research so completely, so intuitively, that it becomes a classic, offering the reader not only a wealth of information, but an escape into the life of the subject covered. Learn what they eat, how much they weigh, where they live, how fast they can run and lots more interesting information. In russia, polar bears are classified as a red data book species, a listing that includes animals considered rare or endangered.

Polar bears with their beautiful white fur and powerful presence, polar bears rule the arctic. These rules help keep the polar bear population where its at today. The polar bears are hungry childrens books read aloud. Nov 25, 2014 for bears, height is usually measured at the shoulder when the animal is on all fours, according to polar bear international. In this book, readers learn how humans are endangering these beautiful animals, even from thousands of miles away. Scientist susan crockford has studied polar bears for more than 20 years and this book is an excellent summary of polar bear ecology and their habits. Polar bears full of fascinating information, this book explores the world of the polar bear on land and under water. Little polar bear lars the little polar bear lives in the arctic and is out. By the 1920s and 1930s, these bears had been reduced to less than 2 percent of their historical range. Polar bears, or sea bears, are the worlds largest land predators, weighing up to 600 kg 0 lb.

With a big stash of polar bearthemed books on hand, you and your kids will have a hard time choosing which book to read first this winter. January is the perfect time to begin a new unit in the classroom. They must have pack ice to survive and can travel thousands of miles over the course of a year, following the advance and retreat of sea ice. Polar bear book white textured polar bear with rice or maybe glueshaving cream mixture baby animals preschool theme polar bears 15 ideas for 2019 print off the polar bear image. It is accessible for children and is based upon some of the latest research on polar bears and their ability to survive a constantly changing arctic climate. Dec 09, 2012 before i start the rundown, let me just say that i found some adorable polar bear books about children befriending polar bears and bringing them hot chocolate or snuggling down in bed with them. The current lack of information in these areas means that any increase in these populations would be difficult to detect. Fantasy books in which polar bears play a distinctive role. The polar bears are hungry by carol carrick author, paul carrick illustrator mother bear teaches her cubs how to swim and hunt seals. Polar bears are found throughout the icecovered waters of the arctic region and prefer to remain out on the sea ice all year if possible.

Polar bear story retelling hats free printable polar bear polar bear what do you hear activities with a printable story sequencing hat for preschoolers via books and giggles work on retelling and sequences this winter with a fun polar bear story retelling hat. Northwest explorer of all the books on polar bears that i have seen, this is certainly the finest. Males may reach weights of 300700 kg length nose to tail 1. Polar bears guide me to follow my heart and stay the course for true north and i expect to see these characters in animation in the near future. Stephen herrero nowhere before have we seen photos that capture polar bears in such a diverse range of situations and poses. Except for one subspecies of grizzly bear, the polar bear is the largest and most powerful carnivore on land. The polar bear is an excellent swimmer and often will swim for days.

The biggest of the bears, the polar bear is instantly recognizable by its thick white fur. Specializes in childrens, history and cultural diversity. Read on and check out our cool trivia about polar bears. But their existence is threatened, not by other animals or the harsh conditions in which they live, but by humans. Fur and skin polar bears have thick insulating fur and blubber. Polar bears and winter are common themes during this time of the year. Polar bear books and climate change for children one only. Fur even grows on the bottom of their paws, which protects against cold surfaces and provides a good grip on ice. Wwf also provides funding for polar bear researchers to travel to russia and the us to share and exchange scientific information about polar bears with other researchers. Jan 16, 2017 polar bear has lost his underwear and he needs your help. Jayanne sindt author and poet about the authorpoet. 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. Polar bear minibook polar bear, polar animals, polar.

The polar bear is the largest bear species on earth. They are associated with glacier mints, freezers, and cold drinks. Books about polar bears for preschool no time for flash cards. It has no natural predators and knows no fear of humans, making it an extremely dangerous animal. Polar animal books animal books, polar animals, artic animals. However, the story came to life as a picture book and then a chapter book with a sequel. The story provides a lot of information about polar bears, where they live, what they eat without being to. In fact, they regularly swim around 30 miles in a stretch, and in one case, up to. Montessori inspired polar bear unit mamas happy hive. I think for kids there is something really magical about the crisp white snowy habitat of the polar bear up in the arctic, which really captures their imaginations. They lacked sufficient data on the status of the remaining nine.

Because we assume that any interactive product contains information, this book is for anyone whos responsible for defining how interactive products and services work. These printable polar bear hats are perfect for motivating children retell the story polar bear, polar bear what do you hear by bill martin, jr. Facts about polar bears for kids is an engaging polar bear facts book for kids ages 68 discover the incredible strength of these marine mammals. The polar bear is the largest and most carnivorous of all bears. These science books offer the information critical for understanding current issues in polar bear ecology and conservation. Throughout the booklet, students will have the opportunity to draw pictures about their. Its hearing is about as acute as that of a human, and its vision is also good at long distances. 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. In parks, humanhabituated bears often must be killed as they become hazardous around campsites. Aggressive hunting in the early 20th century also threatened the survival of the grizzly bear. Pdf polar bears past bedtime book magic tree house. We own several and its impossible to choose a favorite.

These powerful creatures are a firm favourite around here. Illustrated throughout, polar bear will beguile anyone who loves these outsize, beautiful, seemingly cuddly, yet deadly carnivores. Audience for this book who do we hope to reach with this fourth edition of the polar bear book. As i recall, tim oreilly didnt like the term information architecture but still greenlighted our book about the pain with no name. As the only pure white bear, everyone is familiar with the polar bear. But climate change is making it harder for polar bears to hunt.

Seal populations are abundant on pack ice, where currents and wind interact with the ice. Explore this collection of polar bear picture books and embark on a journey youll never forget. Books and giggles is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Polar bear facts, pictures, video and indepth information. In addition, students are able to write two interesting facts about their animal.