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Lily's Trip to Antarctica

Lily loved polar bears and wanted to learn more.

A little girl with pigtails, wearing a pink winter coat. holds a picture of a polar bear
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She asked her parents if they could go to Antarctica.

Mom and Dad wearing warm jackets and hats. nod and smile at her request
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They packed their bags and flew on an airplane.

A little girl with pigtails, wearing a pink winter coat., her parents, and a big airplane
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When they landed, Lily saw big glaciers and icy mountains.

A little girl with pigtails, wearing a pink winter coat. points excitedly at the snowy landscape
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A friendly guide took them on a boat to see polar bears.

A little girl with pigtails, wearing a pink winter coat., her parents, and a A man with a blue jacket and binoculars. on a boat
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They spotted a polar bear playing in the freezing water.

A little girl with pigtails, wearing a pink winter coat. and her parents watching a polar bear swim
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The guide told them how polar bears live in the Arctic.

The guide explaining polar bear facts to A little girl with pigtails, wearing a pink winter coat.
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Lily learned that polar bears are excellent swimmers.

A little girl with pigtails, wearing a pink winter coat. amazed by a picture of a polar bear swimming
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She also learned they need ice to hunt for food.

A little girl with pigtails, wearing a pink winter coat. looking at a drawing of a polar bear hunting
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Lily thanked the guide and said goodbye to the polar bears.

A little girl with pigtails, wearing a pink winter coat. waving goodbye to a polar bear family
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Reflection Questions

  • Why did Lily want to go to Antarctica?
  • What did Lily learn about polar bears?
  • Who helped Lily and her parents on the trip?

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