The Last Polar Bear
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Last Polar Bear

Written by Jean Craighead George · Illustrated by Wendell Minor

A boy races to save a polar bear cub in a changing Arctic.

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32 pages· 624 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD580L
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Bookroo's summary

In the rapidly changing Arctic, young Tigluk discovers a motherless polar bear cub. With his grandmother's help, he embarks on a mission to save the cub from the harsh realities of a warming world. As the ice melts and danger looms, can Tigluk protect the last of these majestic creatures? This poignant tale explores the bond between humans and nature, raising questions about survival and hope in a fragile environment.

From the publisher

Bestselling duo Jean Craighead George and Wendell Minor team up to show young readers the natural world. The Last Polar Bear is a poignant tale about a boy desperate to save one of the last polar bears in the rapidly changing Arctic environment. Can Tigluk and his grandmother help the young cub who lost his mother?Frequent collaborators Jean Craighead George and Wendell Minor present another beautiful and moving picture book to join their well-received books Everglades and Galapagos George.Supports the Common Core State Standards

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
624
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD580L
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
August 26, 2014
First published
October 1, 2009
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780061240690

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