Explore the lives of polar bears with Ranger Rick in this beginning reader with full-color photos of polar bears in the wild!

What if you wished you were a polar bear and then you became one? Could you eat like a polar bear? Talk like a polar bear? Live in the cold Arctic tundra? And would you want to? Find out!

Ranger Rick explorers can learn all about polar bears in this reader full of fascinating facts, vivid wildlife photographs, a Wild Words glossary, and a paws-on activity that shows readers how blubber works using ice water and vegetable shortening! Ranger Rick, the iconic raccoon ambassador from Ranger Rick magazine, asks questions like: Would you want to nap on the snow? Brrr!

Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was a Polar Bear is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

This book makes learning about science and nature fun with:

Fascinating Animal Facts: Kids will discover what polar bears eat, how they talk by touching noses, and why they are the largest land carnivores on Earth.
Vibrant Wildlife Photos: Full-color, up-close pictures bring the cold Arctic tundra and adorable polar bear cubs to life on every page.
Hands-On Science Experiment: An easy-to-follow guide shows kids how to make their own “blubber glove” to understand how animals stay warm.
Designed for Early Readers: As part of the beloved I Can Read series, this Level One book uses simple sentences and familiar words to build confidence for children starting to read on their own.