Alone in the Arctic : can science save your life?

Bailey, Gerry, 1945- author.

Book 2014

When separated from his fellow scientists on the ice in the Arctic, Joe must learn how to survive in the harsh climate. Joe builds an igloo, goes ice fishing, makes a few animal friends, and learns all about the Arctic in this engaging title.

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Explore Topics & Themes:

Animals Polar regions Juvenile literature

Arctic regions Environmental conditions Juvenile literature

Arctic regions Juvenile literature

Survival Polar regions Juvenile literature

Part of a Series:

Science to the rescue Science to the rescue (Crabtree Publishing Company)

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ISBN:

9780778704348
9780778704287

Description:

32 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 26 cm

Target Audience Note:

Ages 8-11
Grades 4 to 6
Guided reading: P

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Introduction to Joe's story
Where is the Arctic?
What animals live there?
How cold exactly?
What is an iceberg?
How do you build an igloo?
Fish of the Arctic
How do you catch a fish?
Who lives in the Arctic?
Why is the ice cap melting?
Why is Joe there?

Control Number:

1041229

Other Authors:

Noyes, Leighton, illustrator

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