The Arctic Fox’s Journey

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1

by Wendy Pfeffer, Morgan Huff (Illustrator)

Read and find out about the arctic fox’s quest for survival in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. During the winter, the arctic fox begins an incredible journey. She heads north through the tundra, toward the top of the world. No larger than a house cat, she faces treacherous obstacles, frightening predators, and bitter cold along the way.  It seems impossible that she could persist against the elements on her almost 2,000-mile journey—but she does. This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. The Arctic Fox’s Journey is filled with gorgeous, accurate art and includes tons of visual aids like charts, sidebars, an infographic, as well as a hands-on activity all about camouflage. This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series Top 10 reasons to love Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals, Picture Books, Childrens, Science

40 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2019

About the author

Wendy Pfeffer is an award winning author of many children’s books. A former teacher and nursery school director, Mrs. Pfeffer lives in Pennington, New Jersey. In addition to writing, she continues to teach writing and visit schools to share her work.

Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 9yo really liked this book and the way it gave information while also telling a story. And he wanted to warn kids before reading that the fox almost starves. Something to know for sensitive readers!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some, but not all, artic foxes take a long journey through the artic each winter. This nonfiction picture book for preschool and kindergarten describes the journey and challenges of one fox. She must hunt, endure blizzards and keep warm during the brutal arctic winter before returning to her pack in the spring. The digital illustrations have a paint like quality and transition to a limited palette of whites, blues and purples as the fox travels the artic during the winter. There are text boxes with additional facts about arctic foxes, a glossary of terms in bold and a suggested activity about camouflage. This is clear and interesting reading for young readers. Recommended for purchase.

[Leeanne Grover · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fox lovers will enjoy this book with it chilling beautiful images. The reader will follow the adventures of an arctic fox as she encounters her first winter. Told in a story like manner, readers will learn basic facts about the arctic fox. After finishing the story, readers can go on a camouflage scavenger hunt by following the instructions that Wendy Pfeffer provides. This book is appropriate for emerging readers who are not ready for 300 page chapter books.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delightful non-fiction book just right for early readers. I always learn something when I read children's books!

[Sarah Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This had adorable illustrations and was very informative. All of us really enjoyed it!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute art, loved the backgrounds. More of an educational story than just dry facts.

[Tiffany Valdez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprising living literature about the artic fox. My 6 year old and I enjoyed the drama of his winter journey.

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[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story follows the 2000 mile trek across the frozen tundra by the arctic fox during the winter months as it searches for food to survive.