Animals That Live in the Tundra

They're big, hairy, and yes, they do smell. Introduce your young explorers to the Musk Oxen. These horned plant eaters roam the Arctic tundra looking for food. Musk oxen have horns and a special group formation to protect themselves and their young. Interesting adaptations, including hoofs that help them dig into frozen solid ground, are shared through a fun narrative with fast fact boxes and cool photographs

Imagine living in one of the coldest places on Earth-the Arctic. This book introduces readers to a regular and interesting inhabitant of the Arctic, the polar bear. They're huge meat-eating roamers of the harsh tundra, especially suited to a life on ice-covered terrain and in frigid waters. Fact boxes share supporting information, and the narrative highlights concerns about the future of polar bears on Earth.

Caribou are tundra animals that have long held a special place in cultures around the world. Known as reindeer when raised by people, caribou are distinctive for their elaborate antlers and camouflage coats. Readers will follow these hoofed animals as they travel thousands of miles each year searching for food to survive the cold, snowy tundra of the Arctic. Additional tidbits are shared through fact boxes, which are a great source for report writing and essays.

They're huge, dangerous, and can smell food from miles away-they're grizzly bears. Grizzlies are found in many parts of North America. Known by the powerful hump of muscle on their backs, grizzlies spend much of the year bulking up their body fat in preparation for their winter hibernation. This book takes a glimpse into the fascinating lives of these fierce predators, from catching fish to raising cubs.

A rarely explored bird is the subject of this colorful and captivating book. The snowy owl is easy to miss in its habitat as it blends into the tundra quite easily. Their feathers cover their beaks, legs, and feet, keeping them warm and ready for hunting. Readers will learn how this unique bird is truly suited for a life in the cold.

Arctic foxes are one of the sneakiest tundra animals. Their fur blends in with the Arctic landscape year-round, allowing them to sneak up on their prey as well as trail polar bears to snag their leftovers. Arctic foxes have many other adaptations to the cold, including thick fur, a bushy tail, and the ability to burrow underground. This winsome book exposes these clever creatures in their tundra home.