North Pole, South Pole (A Holiday House Reader, Level 2) [Hardcover]

Nancy Smiler Levinson (Author), Diane Dawson Hearn (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2002 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

An introduction to the geography, climate, and inhabitants of the polar regions at the top and the bottom of the earth where the North Pole and the South Pole are located.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-2-Beginning readers can find a clear and concise discussion of the differences between the poles in this introduction to the geography, climate, and inhabitants of the top and the bottom of our world. Explaining that the North Pole is water (Arctic Ocean) surrounded by land, Levinson covers what is found in the northern-most region before moving on to facts about the South Pole, which is land (the continent of Antarctica) surrounded by water. Hearn's colorful illustrations in white, blue, and teal green depict a number of the animal inhabitants, all identified. Final pages summarize facts about each region. This is a fine addition to science shelves for children needing short sentences and simple vocabulary explained in context.
Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

Grade 1-2-Beginning readers can find a clear and concise discussion of the differences between the poles in this introduction to the geography, climate, and inhabitants of the top and the bottom of our world. Explaining that the North Pole is water (Arctic Ocean) surrounded by land, Levinson covers what is found in the northern-most region before moving on to facts about the South Pole, which is land (the continent of Antarctica) surrounded by water. Hearn's colorful illustrations in white, blue, and teal green depict a number of the animal inhabitants, all identified. Final pages summarize facts about each region. This is a fine addition to science shelves for children needing short sentences and simple vocabulary explained in context. Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. (School Library Journal )

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House; 1st edition (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823417379
• ISBN-13: 978-0823417377
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,037,858 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Nice Basic Reader about the North and South Poles, December 16, 2004

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Lynn Ellingwood "The ESOL Teacher" (Webster, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: North Pole, South Pole (A Holiday House Reader, Level 2) (Hardcover)

I highly recommend this book for students who read at the beginning level or need some reinforcement on understanding the North/South Poles. It provides good clear information with a great comparison/ contrast format. I learned a lot from it!