Tundra Tale (Arbordale Collection)

As the long, dark, and frigid Arctic winter approaches, the local animals scurry to prepare themselves. Tuktuk, the collared lemming, is almost ready for the upcoming season, needing only to line his nest with warm fur.

Fortuitously, when a furry kamik (boot) slips off an Inuit driver's sled, Tuktuk seizes the opportunity and drags it home, eager to use it as insulation for his nest. However, Tuktuk's good fortune does not go unnoticed, as Putak the polar bear, Aput the Arctic fox, and Masak the caribou all set their sights on the coveted kamik, each wanting it for themselves.

Faced with the formidable challenge of fending off the larger animals, Tuktuk must think quickly and devise a plan to retain his prized possession. Can the clever lemming outwit his competitors and convince them that the furry kamik is of no use to anyone bigger than a lemming?

This captivating fictional story is accompanied by a 4-page "For Creative Minds" section at the back of the book, as well as a 34-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide available online. Tuktuk has been carefully vetted by experts and is designed to encourage parental engagement, making it a valuable resource for educators and families alike.

The extensive back matter of the book provides teachers with time-saving lesson ideas, offers extensions for science, math, and social studies units, and utilizes inquiry-based learning to help develop critical thinking skills in young readers. Additionally, the Spanish translation supports ELL and dual-language programs, further expanding the book's reach and accessibility.

The enhanced ebook version of Tuktuk offers the ability to read aloud in both English and Spanish, with word highlighting and audio speed control to promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, text engagement, and reading comprehension.

The story's keywords, including habitat (tundra), polar night, seasons, trickster, adaptations, geography, Inuit, northern lights, and north star, provide a rich tapestry of educational opportunities, allowing readers to delve into the diverse and fascinating world of the Arctic.

In conclusion, Tuktuk: un cuento sobre la tundra (Tuktuk: A Tale of the Tundra) is a captivating and educational story that combines engaging narrative, expert-vetted content, and a wealth of supplementary materials to create a truly immersive learning experience for young readers.

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