Month: February 2020

Animals Illustrated: Caribou
by Dorothy and David Aglukark (Authors) and Amanda Sandland (Illustrator)

Booktalk: In this book written by elders from Arviat, Nunavut, kids will learn how caribou raise their babies, where they live, what they eat, and other interesting information, like how fast caribou can run–up to 50 miles per hour!

Snippet: Inuit have known for generations that caribou herds are led by one lead caribou. The rest of the herd is always watching the lead caribou for guidance. This caribou communicates to the others when it is safe to walk, and when they should stay still. The lead caribou could be a male or a female.

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Puffins and Penguins (Comparing Animal Differences)
by Arnold Ringstad (Author)

Booktalk: Explore the similarities between puffins and penguins to find out how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like habitat, ability to fly, and beak shape can be used to identify these black and white sea birds.

Snippet: A bird dives into the sea. It uses its wings to swim. Sunlight flashes over its black and white feathers. The bird dives deeper. It grabs a fish in its mouth. Then it rises to the surface. Is it a puffin or a penguin?

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