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K-3
Simple sentences share basic facts about polar bears, penguins, and their habitats. The pages feel flimsy, but many of the color photographs are arresting. Potentially puzzling, the sentence "Down in the Antarctic, December occurs during summer and in sunshine" is illustrated with a photo featuring snow-capped mountains. Back matter includes "Polar Bear True or False" and a penguin matching activity.