The North Pole is located at the very most Northern point of Earth. The location is composed of solid ice in the form of an Arctic sheet that is six to ten feet thick, during the warmer months. This ice sheet can almost double in size through the cold months of the year. A couple of interesting facts for you are that you will not find penguins at the North Pole at all, but you will find polar bears. The North Pole is dark for half of the entire year.
In this selection of reading worksheets focus on the explorers, life, history, and even folktales associated with the North Pole. Make sure to read each passage carefully.