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1) Polar bear
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As spring approaches in the Arctic, a mother polar bear and her two cubs tentatively emerge from hibernation to explore the changing landscape. When it is time, she takes her cubs on a forty-mile journey, back to their home on the ice. Along the way, she fends off wolves, hunts for food, and swims miles and miles.
2) Polar bears
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Explores polar bears' characteristics and features that contribute to their strength as predators, including their size, bite, swimming ability, and sense of smell. Includes photographs, a list of facts, and a glossary.
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It is a time of trouble in the Northern Kingdoms because a group of power-hungry polar bears called Roguers has been snatching cubs from their mothers and killing those who resist; but Svenna is not about to relinquish her two cubs to that fate, so she agrees to go with the Roguers and serve Mystress of the Hands if her cubs, who have special powers, are allowed to stay with her cousin--but nobody is truly safe when a way of life is collapsing around...
5) Roly Poly
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Roly Poly the polar bear never wanted a brother, but then little Monty arrives and Roly Poly has to adjust to his new sibling.
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Examines the physical traits, behaviors, and abilities of both the polar bear and the orca to determine which one is the most fierce predator in the Arctic. Rates the animals on strength, speed, endurance, stealth, and hunting ability. Includes statistics, fact boxes, sidebars, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
10) Polar bears
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Simple text and photographs introduce polar bears and their habitat.
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A polar bear waits patiently for spring when the ice breaks up, but after months of hunting, paddling, and resting on ice floes, summer ends and the bear must swim very far to find land. Includes facts about polar bears and the effect of climate change on their environment.
14) Polar bears
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Simple text and photographs describe the lives and life cycles of polar bears.