Survival at 40 Below

By Debbie S. Miller, Jon Van Zyle (Illustrator)

Discover how arctic animals survive the harsh winter and emerge with the spring thaw.

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40 pages· 1,683 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In the unforgiving arctic winter, survival is an art. Journey with the arctic ground squirrel as it cycles through deep sleep and warmth, witness the wood frog's icy hibernation, and marvel at the woolly bear caterpillar's antifreeze trick. As the snow melts, life pulses back into the tundra. How do these creatures endure such extremes? Explore the secrets of nature's resilience in this captivating tale of survival and renewal.

From the publisher

The award-winning Alaskan picture book duo is back with a look at the long arctic winter. As temperatures drop and the snow deepens, the animals that make the tundra home must ready themselves for survival. Follow the arctic ground squirrel as it begins the cycle of sleeping, supercooling, and warming that will occur at least a dozen times before spring arrives. See how the wood frog partially freezes itself in hibernation beneath layers of snow, or how the woolly bear caterpillars makes it through the winter months with a special antifreeze substance that prevents ice from forming in their bodies. Then when the temperatures finally rise and the snow begins to melt, these creatures emerge and the pulse of life returns to the arctic.Debbie S. Miller’s expert research and accessible writing will fascinate readers as Jon Van Zyle’s signature style beautifully captures these animals and their habitat.

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