Polar Bears / Los Osos Polares

Polar Bears / Los osos polares: This is a bilingual (English/Spanish) high interest title, perfect for struggling readers. With its thick fur and ability to dig dens, the polar bear can survive in freezing conditions with snow and ice, this book examines the polar bear's bumpy footpads, its hunting and swimming habits, life cycle, and cub care. Its Arctic habitat is described, too. An American Indian myth explains why polar bears have short tails.