Arctic Foxes (Nature's Children) - (Nature's Children, Fourth) by Patricia Janes (Paperback)

About the Book

"Did you know that arctic foxes have the warmest fur of any animal--or that they don't shiver until temperatures drop to around a frigid -112F (-80C)? Be surprised and awed by every page of this captivating book! Features include stunning photography; a fact file which breaks down vital data points in an easy-to-follow and understand format; fast facts; a family tree to show the evolution of and how this animal fits into the wider category of its scientific order; a glossary and more. The last chapter of every Natures Children title always discusses humans impact on the animal and its environment."--Publisher's description.

Book Synopsis

Learn how the arctic fox survives in frigid temperatures!

Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. Did you know that arctic foxes have the warmest fur of any animal-or that they don't shiver until temperatures drop to around a frigid -112°F (-80°C)?

About the Author

Patricia Janes has nearly two decades of experience writing about science for children. She once traveled to Churchill, Canada, and saw polar bears and arctic foxes in the wild. She lives with her husband, son, and dog in Westchester, New York--which is very, very far from the frozen north.