Children's Nonfiction Polar Regions
Kids Book of the Far North, The
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2009
- Category
- Polar Regions, Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781554532582
- Publish Date
- Sep 2009
- List Price
- $14.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781550745634
- Publish Date
- Aug 2000
- List Price
- $19.95
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 8 to 12
- Grade: 3 to 7
Description
The Far North is a region shared by Canada, the U.S. (Alaska), Russia, Denmark (Greenland), Norway, Iceland, Sweden and Finland. For those who don't live there, the region appears to be a bleak, desolate place of snow, ice, glaciers and bitter cold. But the Far North is home to many plants, animals and people who have developed remarkable ways of adapting to one of the harshest climates on Earth. This book in the Kids Book of series examines the region's fascinating history, modern life and fragile ecosystem with facts, stories, legends, illustrations, timelines and maps.
About the authors
Ann Love, with her co-author and sister Jane Drake, has co-authored many award-winning non fiction books for kids including The Kids Book of the Night Sky, The Kids Book of the Far North, The Kids Cottage Book, and most recently, Alien Invaders: Species that Threaten Our World. Their works always have an environmental flavor. Ann lives in the Toronto area.
Jane Drake, with her co-author and sister Ann Love, has co-authored many award-winning non fiction books for kids including The Kids Book of the Night Sky, The Kids Book of the Far North, The Kids Cottage Book, and most recently, Alien Invaders: Species that Threaten Our World. Their works usually have an environmental flavor. Jane lives in Toronto.
Born in Saguenay, Québec, Jocelyne Bouchard has been a professional illustrator for more than twenty years. She graduated from Laval University with a degree in Graphic Design and has worked with editorial and advertising agencies in Québec, Ontario and the United States.
Awards
- Short-listed, Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award
- Short-listed, Norma Fleck Award, Canadian Children's Book Centre
- Short-listed, Silver Birch Award, Ontario Library Association
- Runner-up, International Book Award, The Society of School Librarians International
Editorial Reviews
While some children will enjoy browsing this title, the index makes it useful for ready reference or reports. An up-to-date, accessible overview.
School Library Journal
This sweeping but not superficial overview will be useful both for environmental and cultural studies.
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Kids Winter Handbook, The
Rewilding
Giving Nature a Second Chance
Pandemic Survival
It's Why You're Alive
Alien Invaders
Species That Threaten Our World
Talking Tails
The Incredible Connection Between People and Their Pets
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The Kids Guide to Fun in the Great Outdoors
Yes You Can!
Your Guide to Becoming an Activist
Sweet!
The Delicious Story of Candy
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Snow Amazing
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