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"At opposite ends of the Earth, the polar regions could not be farther apart. And yet the animals who live in the Arctic and Antarctica have a lot in common. They have adapted to live in the world's harshest environments, surviving extreme cold and continuous days of darkness. In this beautiful book, author L.E. Carmichael and illustrator Byron Eggenschwiler take readers on a journey to explore the animal adaptations that make life possible in these...

Simple text and color photographs depict the habitats, animals, and climates of Earth's two poles. Includes a glossary, an index, and sources of additional information.

Unlike other owls, snowy owls have feathers that cover their legs and feet to keep them warm in the freezing tundra. They have sharp beaks and claws to help them catch lemmings, mice, and rabbits. Readers learn about the lives of these fascinating birds through engaging text and striking photographs. They explore common elementary science curriculum topics, including predator-prey relationships and adaptations, in an accessible, exciting way. Detailed...

"An illustrated song that follows a penguin and her friends as they spend the day together in the snow"-- Provided by publisher.

This book introduces readers to the amazing world of the beluga pup. Young readers will enjoy learning fun facts about beluga pups, including why their skin changes colors and how they learn to survive. Readers will be enchanted by vibrant photographs of belugas and their ocean habitat. Other features of the book include a table of contents, detailed captions and sidebars, an activity or craft, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an...

Discusses animals that live in the Arctic and Antarctic, including polar bears, penguins, seals, and killer whales.

"INsiders brings the polar worlds to life, with the most up-to-date information and state-of-the-art 3-D illustrations that practically leap off every page, stimulating minds and imaginations in a whole new way." -- Cover back.

Covering an immense range of subjects, this series leads children from a general view to a close-up focus on the details of the topic at hand, and includes easy-to-follow projects, new vocabulary words, and suggestions for interesting places to visit and explore. Polar Lands introduce readers to some of the most remarkable places on Earth. Meet the people who live inside the Arctic Circle and the scientists who work in Antarctica. Discover the incredible...