Polar Animals

Children’s Nonfiction 

• Board Books: Durable titles on sturdy pages designed for little hands that introduce polar animals and simple concepts. 
• Picture Books: A selection of picture books for all ages with different polar animals. 
• World Language Materials: A selection of picture books for all ages in various languages. 
• Children’s Nonfiction: A selection of titles exploring the polar regions and animals designed for younger readers
• DVDs and Blu-rays: A selection of DVDs related to learning your numbers. Many titles are based on picture books.
• eContent: Electronic books, audiobooks, free streaming videos, and similar resources related to numbers and counting. 

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Narwhal by Solomon Awa 

Animals Illustrated mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of readers with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children’s non-fiction books on Arctic animals. Each volume contains first-hand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting facts on the behaviors and biology of each animal. Kids will learn about how narwhal raise their young in the cold Arctic Ocean, what they eat, and where they can be found, along with other interesting information, like the fact that a narwhals̉ long tusk is actually a tooth! 

Arctic Wolf: The High Arctic by Laura DeLallo 

Provides an overview of the natural history, physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of Arctic wolves, and recounts the adventures of two scientists who track and study them. 

Ice!: Poems about Polar Life by Douglas Florian 

A kid-friendly collection of more than twenty poems about the polar regions and the animals that live there. 

Amazing Arctic Animals by Jackie Glassman 

Describes the physical characteristics, adaptations, and behavior of various animals that live in the arctic, including the polar bear, arctic fox, and arctic hare. 

Arctic Animals by Philippe Legendre 

Aimed at children aged between four and seven, this book teaches children to draw arctic animals, by transforming simple circles, squares and triangles into works of art. Each book in the series demonstrates how to draw nine pictures, and includes a letter to parents and tips for getting started. 

Caribou and Reindeer, Too by Joyce L. Markovics 

In Caribou and Reindeer, Too, kids go on an real-life adventure with biologist Karsten Heuer as he follows the Porcupine caribou herd through Northern Canada. Along the way, children will discover how caribou survive in their bone-chilling environment. Readers will also learn about the caribous close relative, the reindeer. 

Survival at 40 Below by Debbie S. Miller 

As temperatures drop, the animals that make the tundra home must ready themselves for survival. See how animals like the arctic ground squirrel and the woolly bear caterpillar use special coping devices to keep warm as they hibernate their way through the frigid winter months. Then when the temperatures finally rise, these creatures emerge and the pulse of life returns to the arctic. 

Arctic Foxes by Julie Murray 

Young readers learn about the Arctic fox, including its appearance, life cycle, habitat, threats to its survival, and more. Includes background information about the Arctic. 

Walrus: Tusk, Tusk by Stephen Person 

In Walrus: Tusk, Tusk, kids go on a real-life adventure with wildlife biologist Tony Fischbach as he studies walruses in one of the northernmost places in the world. Along the way, children will learn how walruses survive in their bone-chilling environment, including how they hunt, stay warm, and raise their babies. 

The Arctic Fox’s Journey by Wendy Pfeffer 

During the winter, the arctic fox begins an incredible journey. She heads north through the tundra, toward the top of the world. No larger than a house cat, she faces treacherous obstacles, frightening predators, and bitter cold along the way. It seems impossible that she could persist against the elements on her almost 2,000-mile journey–but she does. 

Snowshoe Hare by Dee Phillips 

In this book, readers learn about the life and habits of snowshoe hares. 

Arctic Hares by Therese Shea 

Arctic hares are specially suited for life in the snowy, icy Arctic. Their fur matches the tundra terrain so they are not easily spotted. When they do need to run, they use their long hind legs to bound across land at high speeds. They have also been spotted standing on two legs to box each other. This captivating book shows these furry creatures using their adaptations to survive in one of the coldest and harshest places on Earth. Fun fact boxes support the main narrative. 

A Polar Bear Can Swim: What Animals Can and Cannot Do by Harriet Ziefert 

Discusses the abilities and habits of a variety of animals, including the polar bear, bat, and honeybee.