Frozen Wild: How Animals Survive in the Coldest Places on Earth

Gr 2–4—Not all cold regions are the same, and their different animal populations employ very specific survival traits. As with his many titles for this audience, Arnosky delivers firsthand observations and thorough research of the topic, and includes a rich array of painted renditions of animals, as well as pencil drawings. The book is carefully organized into short chapters that include headings, captions, and labels, making it a wonderful source for report writing or for pleasure reading. Whether noting the brilliant construction of beaver lodges, the continually growing tusk of the narwhal, or the amazing wingspans of Antarctic birds, Arnosky consistently engages readers with an abundance of fascinating facts about the coldest season and those extreme locations where wintertime is a constant. His passion for the subject comes through in his introduction and author's note. Use this excellent, straightforward text along with Kate Messner's more lyrical Over and Under the Snow (Chronicle, 2011) to explore topics such as seasons, habitats, and animal adaptations.