In this Step 1 Step into Reading Science Reader, polar bear babies learn the skills they will need to survive in the Arctic! Simple, repetitive text takes readers through a day with these little bears as they learn to fish, swim, and . . . run! Sweet, approachable art and a touch of excitement make this an ideal reader for curious little animal enthusiasts. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. These books are for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. SUSAN RING has been writing stories and songs for over twenty-five years. She specializes in writing for children, and has written for a wide variety of media. Her projects have received numerous awards, including an Emmy Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, and an iParenting Award. Susan lives in New England and writes in the company of her dogs and two very bossy birds.   LISA McCUE has illustrated more than 175 books for children. Her work also appears on fabrics, greeting cards, and more. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she now lives with her family on the Chesapeake Bay.