Scholastic- World's Coolest Bears

Which one is NOT true?

• Polar bears have a layer of fat under their skin

• Polar bears have thick fur

• Polar bears wear winter coats

Polar bears need to keep their paws from sticking to the ice. How do they solve this problem?

• They have fur between their toes

• They wear gloves

• They lick the ice off

What does a polar bear do when it plunges?

• digs a den

• jumps in water

• cuddles with cubs

When winter comes, female polar bears dig dens in the snow. Why?

• to keep themselves and their cubs warm

• to store food

• to find water

The article says that mother polar bears are great moms. Which sentence from the article helps prove this?

• They spend a lot of time swimming in the ocean.

• The bear looked like it was dancing!

• She teaches them how to swim and how to hunt for seals to eat.