Book description
Funny poems paired with intriguing facts introduce young readers to the fascinating creatures that live in Earth's polar regions.
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year!
The remote North and South Poles-- which poet Douglas Florian calls our "Earth refrigerator"-- are home to a wide variety of unusual, rarely-seen…
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1 author picked Ice! Poems About Polar Life as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
“Fish and penguins, squids and seals,
All find krill make splendid meals.”
So begins Douglas Florian’s poem about krill. Writing nonfiction poetry is no small feat and this book is a masterpiece of that artform. Each two-page spread focuses on an area or a creature related to the polar regions and features a poem, illustration, and short chunk of expository writing to give the reader more information on the subject. It covers subjects including ptarmigans, narwhals, musk ox, and many more. This book is funny, clever, and a joy to read aloud. Readers will love this one!
From Alicia's list on the polar regions for children.
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