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Checkerboard Library: Arctic Animals at Risk series.
Each of the species featured is under threat from the impacts of human activity, most importantly the cascading effects of climate change. The books describe each species and its habitat, the challenges it now faces, and what its extinction might mean. The books end on a positive note, highlighting efforts to save and protect the animals. Engaging photos and range maps are included. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Arctic Animals at Risk titles: Arctic Foxes, Harp Seals, Musk Oxen, Narwhals, and Polar Bears
40 pp.
| Dial
| May, 2017
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TradeISBN 978-0-399-18676-9$16.99
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Arctic fox Aput discovers an abandoned egg that hatches a gosling. At first, Aput searches for a new family for the bird and receives baby-rearing advice from other animals. Ultimately, he decides to adopt baby "Aurora," who dubs him "Daddy Honk Honk." The sweet cartoony appearance of the illustrations (ink and watercolor digitally finished) complements this gentle story of an unlikely family.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2013
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LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-797-5$19.95
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Big Buddy Books: Arctic Animals series.
These brief volumes give basic but solid overviews of the spotlighted Arctic animals, covering territory, anatomy, cold-adaptive features, diet, reproduction, and threats to survival. Large stock photos (of varying quality, some poorly laid out) give close-up views of the animals in their frosty habitats. Some of the serviceable text is repeated across the series; photo captions and sidebars provide additional facts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Books: Arctic Animals books: Arctic Foxes, Beluga Whales, and Polar Bears.
32 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2008
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LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-730-7$25.27
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Uncommon Animals series.
Readers follow the work of scientists who study the unique features and challenges of animals living in remote habitats. Though scattering focus, firsthand accounts create a narrative feel while still weaving in facts about the animals and their environments. Large photos, mostly clear captions, and short sidebars enhance the texts. End-of-book animal facts add interest. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Uncommon Animals titles: Aye-Aye, Platypus, Fossa, Tasmanian Devil, Weddell Seal, and Arctic Fox.
40 pp.
| Dutton
| November, 1998
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TradeISBN 0-525-45907-3$$15.99
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Illustrated by
Daniel San Souci.
While a young polar bear learns to live and hunt on his own, a sharp Arctic fox follows him and barks warnings of danger in exchange for mealtime leftovers. The judiciously spare text subtly characterizes this natural relationship, and the stunning watercolors capture the chilly vastness of the northern tundra. The glossary does not include pronunciations for the Inuit terms, making reading aloud more difficult.
32 pp.
| Farrar
| October, 1998
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TradeISBN 0-374-38063-5$$16.00
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Ulaq, a curious arctic fox, asks other animals what the northern lights are and receives many answers. He decides for himself that the lights are there for everyone to enjoy. The batik illustrations with white outlines and colors fading in and out are a fantastic medium for depicting the northern lights, the cold night on the snow-covered tundra, and the active animals.