Travel to Earth’s far north and discover the mysterious, cute, fierce, and unique creatures— from polar bears to puffins, narwhals to hares— that call the chilly Arctic region home.
This Level 2 reader is packed with popular and lesser-known animal species that call the icy Arctic home, including hares, ptarmigans, arctic foxes, wolverines, narwhals, puffins, seals, and of course, polar bears. Whether they live on land, in the ocean, or along the coast, these creatures have clever ways to survive.
National Geographic Readers’ combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 2 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
Engaging photos showing Arctic creatures in their habitat take readers up close and personal to some of their favorite animals and make learning fun!
Key features include:
Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 5 to 8
Beautiful and engaging photos
Fun approach to high-interest subject
Praise for National Geographic Readers:
“Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats." —
Maggie Reagan,
Booklist
Explore more National Geographic Readers about animals:
National Geographic Readers: Penguins! (Level 2)
National Geographic Readers: Foxes (Level 2)
National Geographic Readers: Adorable Animals (Level 2)
* National Geographic Readers: Animal Superpowers (Level 2)