Ice Bear cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 790
Points per Word 0.000633

Description

The book "Ice Bear" by Nicola Davies follows the polar bear (called Nanuk) as it moves through the frozen Arctic landscape. It shows the bear as a powerful hunter, tender mother, and gentle playmate. The book also explores how the Inuit people share this land of ice and snow and learn lessons from watching this magnificent animal.

Quick Summary

Discover the secrets of the mighty polar bear through the eyes of the Inuit people who watched and learned from Nanuk for thousands of years. Kids will be amazed by incredible polar bear facts, from their super sniffer that detects seals nearly a mile away to their ability to swim for days without rest. If your kid loves National Geographic Kids books or Magic School Bus adventures, they'll be totally hooked on this wild Arctic journey. Perfect for kindergarten through third grade, ages 5 to 8.