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Face to Face with Polar Bears (Face to Face with Animals) Library Binding – September 11, 2007

by Norbert Rosing (Author), Elizabeth Carney (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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The ferocious, snarling beast closing in on you fast has a toothache. In the white wastelands of the Arctic, there is nowhere to hide. Where is that helicopter?

Despite surviving this nightmare, award-winning photographer Norbert Rosing loves the charming, playful side of the polar bear. Yes, they slashed his tires, but mankind is now ruining their climate and environment. Surely the bears' anger is understandable. Rosing's book connects children with the consequences of global warming, and gives practical advice on how to help save our white-furred friends.
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 10 years
  2. Part of series
    Face to Face with Animals
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    2 - 5
  6. Lexile measure
    0920
  7. Dimensions
    10.19 x 0.34 x 10.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    National Geographic Children's Books
  9. Publication date
    September 11, 2007
  10. ISBN-10
    1426301405
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1426301407
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Norbert Rosing is a nature and wildlife photographer whose coverage has focused primarily on the Arctic, North American landscapes, and the national parks of Germany. In 1980, he published his first photograph in a German photo magazine. Since then Norbert has traveled to the Canadian Arctic, the Southwest of the United States, Germany’s national parks, and the African savannas. He has won several awards for his photography, as well as for books and magazine articles in Germany and the United States. His images have been published in magazines all over the world, including National Geographic, GEO, and BBC Wildlife.

Elizabeth Carney is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York. She specializes in nonfiction children's books and science, math, and STEM-related magazines. Her author credits include Everything Big Cats; Everything Dolphins; Great Migrations: Whales, Wildebeests, Butterflies, Elephants, and Other Amazing Animals on the Move; and several titles in the National Geographic Face to Face and Readers series.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Geographic Children's Books (September 11, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Library Binding ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1426301405
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1426301407
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 0920
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.19 x 0.34 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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    Elizabeth Carney is a writer and editor based in Powell, Ohio. She specializes in children's nonfiction.

    Elizabeth received the 2005 AAAS Science Journalism Award for science reporting for children. Her titles Face to Face With Cheetahs, Face to Face With Gorillas, and Great Migrations: Whales, Wildebeests, Butterflies, Elephants, and Other Amazing Animals on the Move appeared on the National Science Teachers Association's Outstanding Science Trade Book list for 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively.

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Carol C. Moreland
5.0 out of 5 stars Teenage Grandson Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2010
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Face to Face with Polar Bears, Face to Face with Grizzlies, and Little Polar Bears was purchased as a "Special Christmas Present" for my three teenage grand kids. They get an annual subscription to National Geographic KIDS. These exceeded my expectations, on filling the bill.
They talked their mom & dad into letting each of them call and thank me for the "great books!" Said a card couldn't let me know how much they are enjoying them. They middle one chose Face to Face with Polar Bears.
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CJ Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars SCHOOL PURCHASE
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2019
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I order Amazon for a public school district. This must be okay to recommend b/c I didn't hear any complaints (and believe me I would have.)
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Becky G
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Buy
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2010
Great book..would recommend. My 3 1/2 & 5 1/2 year old love this book. Great pictures
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Antarctic Penguin
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and a really good book
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2010
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I bought this book for a speech I was doing in college and it came in very handy. It gave information about Global warming and some things we can do to help stop it. It is a good book and I think children will find it interesting. It talks about the polar bear's life style, what they eat, how long they live, etc. Overall it is a wonderful book and I highly recommend it.
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Leanita Randolph
5.0 out of 5 stars Face to Face
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2010
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This book is one in a series of "Face to Face" titles by the same author. Although it is not a book for primary children, my students enjoyed the photographs and the blurbs of information that I read aloud to them. Very interesting book, indeed.
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L. Palmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2017
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made a great gift
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Mary Duggan
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2011
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This is a children's book but it is not marketed as such. I was expecting to learn something. And of course it included the Global Warming fear-mongering. A real disppointment. Why do photographers think they need to become activists??
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Marietta
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2015
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Nicely written with beautiful pictures.
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Christine from Cheshire
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2018
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Bev
4.0 out of 5 stars I would look for other books in this series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2013
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Lots of information, once you get passed the introduction, which was a little long winded for children. Excellent photographs as you expect from National geographic. Good book for able key stage two children to read independently, or to use for reference. Reasonably sturdy.
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Louise
2.0 out of 5 stars okay
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2008
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This is an okay book but I didn't realise it was a childrens book. Im sure it would be great for children but I wouldn't of bought it if I'd have known.
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