Polar Bears: Kings of the Arctic

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Polar Bears: Kings of the Arctic

Have you ever seen a polar bear? They are big and white and live in very cold places! Polar bears are amazing animals that have special ways to stay warm and find food in the Arctic.

Where They Live

Polar bears live in the Arctic. This is a very cold place with lots of ice and snow. It is at the top of the world! They need the ice to hunt for food.

Staying Warm

Polar bears have thick fur. This fur keeps them warm even when it is very, very cold. They also have a layer of fat under their skin. This fat is like a warm blanket that helps them stay cozy.

What They Eat

Polar bears love to eat seals. They wait by holes in the ice. When a seal comes up for air, the polar bear catches it. They are very good hunters!

Fun Facts

  • Polar bears are great swimmers.
  • They have big paws to help them walk on the snow.
  • Baby polar bears are called cubs.
Glossary
Arctic:
The very cold area at the top of the world.
Cubs:
Baby polar bears.
Seals:
Animals that polar bears hunt and eat.
Fur:
Thick hair that keeps polar bears warm.

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“Polar Bears: Kings of the Arctic” is a informational reading passage about Polar Bears, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (177 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

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