Read and Wonder: Narwhal: The Arctic Unicorn

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“Beautifully illustrated, this narrative nonfiction book about narwhals is sure to please budding marine scientists. . . . A must-have.” —School Library Journal (starred review) As winter comes to an end, a pod of narwhals begins a treacherous journey north. Along the way, they must find fish to eat, avoid a hungry polar bear, and navigate the maze of sea ice. Will their sensitive long spiral tusks and clicking calls be enough to keep them safe and help them find their way to their summer resting grounds? Join zoologist Justin Anderson and artist Jo Weaver as they reveal the mysteries of these amazing toothed whales and their Arctic home. Small text offers narwhal facts throughout, and young explorers can read more on the future of this fascinating creature in the back matter.

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