A baby harp seal is used to cold. After all, it is born on ice in one of the coldest places on Earth--the Arctic. Fortunately, the pup's mom takes good care of her baby--for a short time. She keeps the pup close by and nurses if with very rich milk that helps the pup quickly grow a layer of fat to keep it warm. After about 12 days, however, the mother leaves the baby. Look inside to find out how these seal pups survive in their frozen Arctic world....

"Introduces beginner readers to a variety of seals from different habitats, to the largest and the smallest. It includes facts about swimming and diet, and explains how a seal pup starts life, and grows to adulthood" --

"Discusses seals and sea lions, their natural habitat, behavior, and characteristics, and zoo life"--Provided by publisher.

Lorelei is shocked to learn that her favorite animal, seals, actually eat penguins, so she sets out to do some in-person research--and discovers that in nature things are complicated.

"A story about a seal who struggles to fit in at her new home in the zoo, but ultimately finds her place surrounded by new friends"--Provided by publisher.