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If Polar Bears Disappeared
written and illustrated by Lily Williams
Ages: 6+
Published: 2018
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press/Macmillan
ISBN: 978-1-250-14319-8
Keywords: Climate Change, Diversity, Arctic Tundra, Read Aloud, Ecosystem
What happens as ice melts in the Arctic? Explore the changing ecosystem and the impact of global warming on animals, plants, and their environment. Colorful, informative illustrations.