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Arctic AnimalsA Reading A–Z Level E Leveled Book

Word Count: 110

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Written by Sarah Ghusson

LEVELED BOOK • E

Arctic Animals

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Polar bears live in the Arctic.Moms stay with their cubs for years.

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Which animals live in the Arctic?

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Orcas live in the Arctic.They hunt many sea animals.

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CorrelationLEVEL E

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Some animals live in cold places.The Arctic is one of the coldest places on Earth.

Arctic Circle

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Harp seals live in the Arctic.They have white fur as pups.

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Hares live in the Arctic.They turn white in the winter.

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Moose live in the Arctic.They fight with their antlers.

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Snowy owls live in the Arctic.They hunt in the day.

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Caribou live in the Arctic.They are good swimmers.

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Foxes live in the Arctic.They have thick fur.

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Wolves live in the Arctic.They hunt in packs.

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