Who Lives near a Glacier? Alaska Animals in the Wild is a children's book written by Susi Gregg Fowler and illustrated by Jim Fowler. Whether towering high above the water's surface, or spreading out as a massive ice field in an open plain, glaciers slowly shape the environments and ecosystems that they move through. And while the size, scale, and temperatures may seem extreme, there is a vibrant community of wildlife living in and around these massive flows of ice. Through poems paired with information about each animal, Who Lives near a Glacier? celebrates the creatures that thrive alongside the shifting landscape. From enormous whales swimming alongside ice walls rising out of the ocean, to the tiniest of ice worms that make their homes inside glaciers, readers will learn about a variety of local wildlife.
Who Lives near a Glacier? is a combination of rhyming poetry, nature paintings, and factoids. The illustrations are done like paintings, and pair nicely with the poetry and chosen facts. I thought they were well done, but I think I might have preferred actually photographs to the artwork when possible. This is not to say they were not quality, but comes down to my personal preference. I was impressed with the wildlife chosen for inclusion, especially that plants were included. Too often the less flashy plants and animals are ignored in favor of better known, cuter, or dramatic creatures. Here we get a look at a variety of far more expected and common animals. I like that the information of glacier formation is included as well.
Who Lives near a Glacier? is a book that will appeal to interested readers, and could be useful in discussions about nature, climate, and Alaska with young readers. 
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