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Stories of the amautalik

fantastic beings from Inuit myths and legends
2009
A colorful, illustrated children's book that tells the ancient Inuit legend about the dreaded amautalik that goes about scaring Inuit children.

Arctic animals

"Features popular and lesser-known animal species that call the ice-covered Arctic home, including hares and ptarmigans, arctic foxes, wolves, gulls, and seals. Living on land, in the ocean, or on the coasts, these animals have clever ways to survive. . . . Photos that show the animals in their habitat add context. . . . Level 2 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own"--Provided by publisher.

Arctic animals

Features popular and lesser-known animal species that call the ice-covered Arctic home, including hares and ptarmigans, arctic foxes, wolves, gulls, and seals. Living on land, in the ocean, or on the coasts, these animals have clever ways to survive.

The search for the giant arctic jellyfish

Dr. Morley absolutely loves jellyfish. Her entire life, she has been fascinated by one specific species, a legendary creature that no one has ever seen. Does the giant Arctic jellyfish even exist? After years of research, Dr. Morley and her crew don their red parkas and set off to icy northern waters in hopes of finding the mysterious creature. The Arctic Circle is filled with wonders: playful orcas, the glowing aurora borealis, and formidable ice shelves--but will Dr. Morley find what she is searching for? Or, perhaps, will it find her? Bringing the stark and breathtaking beauty of the Arctic to life, author-illustrator Chloe Savage's whimsical and charming adventure into the unknown is sure to capture the imaginations of young explorers.

The coldest tundra!

2017
"Examines the animal species that live in [the Arctic and] Antarctica, discussing what these animals eat, how they survive in the wild, and where they build their homes"--OCLC.

The Greely Expedition's fatal quest for Farthest North

2023
"In 1881, U.S. Army Lieutenant Adolphus Greely and his crew set sail for the Arctic. Their mission was to collect scientific data on the polar climate. They also had a second, secret goal: to achieve Farthest North, the record for highest latitude reached by explorers. But when resupply ships failed to arrive two years in a row, the team's dreams of glory turned into a nightmarish fight for survival in one of the most remote and harshest regions in the world. Told through the . . . graphic novel format, this . . . tale transports readers back in time to uncover what became of the stranded voyage"--Provided by publisher.

Mission: Arctic

a scientific adventure to a changing North Pole
2023
Compiled with the help of more than 500 scientists from around the world, this science-based guide follows the 2019 MOSAIC expedition to the Arctic that reveals how one of the world's crucial ecosystems is changing and how these changes will affect our world.

Polar bears

This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a polar bear's arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

Snowy owls

"This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a snowy owl's Arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors"--.

Sea otters

This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a sea otter's Arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

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