North: the greatest animal journey on earth

This is a book full of creatures: birds, fish and mammals. They are all embarking on one long, intense journey that will take them across oceans and continents, for thousands of miles - braving predators, starvation and extreme weather conditions - to reach the very top of the world.

Each spring, animals migrate north to spend their summer in the snow-melt Arctic. In this season, the sun rarely sets and so millions of animals - of over 200 species - are drawn by the rich food sources and safe breeding grounds. The Arctic becomes a haven for new life. This adventure is the largest, most extraordinary migration in nature and one that is beautifully captured in Nick Dowson's lyrical narrative and Patrick Benson's stunning illustrations.

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Subject(s)Cross curricular
Author(s)Nick Dowson
Age4-5, 5-7
Published2011
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Shelf referenceF DOW
ISN/ISBN9781844287758
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8jtm

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