Adventures of Riley--The Polar Bear Puzzle [Hardcover]

Amanda Lumry (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Adventures of Riley

While polar bears and climate change are making front page news in the real world, it is up to Riley and family to visit the Arctic Circle to reveal the plight of the polar bear from a child's perspective. Part of the multiple award-winning Adventures of Riley children's picture book series, Polar Bear Puzzle features a tense plot, amazing mixed-media visuals and cutting-edge science provided by leading scientists!

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

The books in the Adventures of Riley series are always a mishmash—a jumble of story, facts, photos, and drawings. This entry is no exception. Riley and family fly to Canada, where polar bears are having trouble finding food. There’s quite a bit of information about how the bears, which often wander into town, are captured, tagged, and examined. The plight of polar bears vis-à-vis global warming is discussed throughout, but the answer to the obvious question of what people can do to help save the bears is flabby and only a few lines long: everyone should work together to stop rising temperatures, recycle, and use less energy. As with other books in the series, though, this still brings the adventure close. Grades K-3. --Ilene Cooper

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 36 pages
• Publisher: Eaglemont Press (November 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600400043
• ISBN-13: 978-1600400049
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,362,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great adventure, September 6, 2008

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Lisa - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adventures of Riley--The Polar Bear Puzzle (Hardcover)

My 10 year old and I both enjoyed this book. We had gone to see the polar bears in Churchill a few years ago. Accurate facts and pictures. A fun way to learn about the bears, the region, and the enviornment.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for 3-10 year olds, May 30, 2008

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Mrs. Susan Colbath Smith "Nanna Sue" (Schoharie, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adventures of Riley--The Polar Bear Puzzle (Hardcover)

Polar Bear Puzzle is a great addition to the other Adventures of Riley books. I have had the pleasure of meeting the author and illustrator and am very impressed with the clever illustrations that combine real photos with the drawn characters. Our grandchildren love the book. I especially appreciate the inserts that give facts on each page. The kids all seem enthralled with the story and information. It is a great combo of story and informational text.