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Face to Face With Polar Bears

Face to Face With Polar Bears


by Norbert Rosing

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

This account of adventures with the polar bears of Churchill for youngsters features photography by Norbert Rosing (World of the Polar Bear). (ARC198, $6.95)

The Polar Bear Puzzle, Adventures of Riley


by Amanda Lumry | Laura Hurwitz

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 36 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

An engagingly goofy, thoroughly informative illustrated account of a journey among the polar Bears of Churchill for readers ages 9-11, endorsed by the Smithsonian Institution, Wildlife Conservation Society and World Wildlife Fund. (CND303, $15.95)

Winston of Churchill, One Bear's Battle Against Global Warming

Winston of Churchill, One Bear's Battle Against Global Warming


by Jean Davies Okimoto | Jeremiah Trammell

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Winston and polar bear pals in Churchill get organized and campaign against global warming in this endearing illustrated tale for young readers. (ARC205, $16.95)

Beyond the Sea of Ice, Voyages of Henry Hudson

Beyond the Sea of Ice, Voyages of Henry Hudson


by Joan Elizabeth Goodman

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1999
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A colorfully illustrated account of the voyages of Henry Hudson to Spitsbergen, Novaya Zemlya and Eastern North America. (EXP11, $22.95)

Lost in the Barrens

Lost in the Barrens


by Farley Mowat

  • LITERATURE
  • 1984
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Two brothers face the wilderness with no food and little hope of rescue when their canoe is destroyed by the rapids in this tale of adventure for ages ages 9-12. To survive, they build an igloo, battle a towering grizzly bear, track several wolves, slaughter caribou for food and clothing. They tame two lost huskies for companionship -- and maybe a way home. (CND363, $5.99)

Northern Exposures

Northern Exposures


by Eric Walters

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 252 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This novel for ages twelve and up comically follows the timely and life-changing adventures of young Kevin Spreekmeester on his trip to Churchill to photograph the polar bears. (ARC220, $11.95)

Polar Bears

Polar Bears


by Norbert Rosing

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 56 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

National Geographic contributor Norbert Rosing (World of the Polar Bear) introduces the bears of Churchill, their habitats and Arctic neighbors for youngsters in dazzling color photographs. (CND360, $9.95)

Polar Explorers for Kids

Polar Explorers for Kids


by Maxine Snowden

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 150 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The history and adventures of 16 polar explorers, including Erik the Red, Henry Hudson, Robert Peary, Roald Amundsen, Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton, are brought to life in 21 puzzles, games, projects and activities for kids ages 9 and up. (ARC191, $16.95)

Polars on the Path


by Ben M. Baglio

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 130 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

In this heart-warming tale for 8-10 year olds about a family trip to Churchill, Mandy and her parents help a small polar bear cub find its mother. (CND276, $4.99)

 

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