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American balloonist Lee Scoresby and the great armored bear Iorek Byrnison meet when Lee and his hare daemon Hester crash-land their trading balloon onto a port in the far Arctic North and find themselves in the middle of a political powder keg.

Any animal that lives in the Arctic is tough! This title looks into how the snowy owl survives such cold and unforgiving conditions, what it eats, and more. The book is complete with large colorful photographs and a more facts section.

Lyra finds herself in a shimmering, haunted underworld-Cittg̉azze, where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. But she is not without allies: 12-year-old Will Parry, fleeing for his life after taking another's, has also stumbled into this strange new realm. On a perilous journey from world to world, Lyra and Will discover an object of devastating power. And with every step, they move closer...

"The animals that call the Arctic home are animals who love the cold. They're made for it! As Earth's temperatures rise and global warming worsens, Arctic animals will have fewer places to call home. Inside this colorful and important volume, readers will see numerous threatened Arctic animals and learn why they are suffering. The book includes general information about what it means to be on the scale of threatened species, followed by specific examples....

The tundra is very cold and difficult for animals to survive in. The ones who live there have developed special adaptations to help them stay warm and find food. For example, arctic wolves often have white fur to help them blend in with the snow, so they can sneak up on their prey. Readers learn this and many other fun facts about these powerful predators. Full-color photographs beautifully illustrate this informative text, which is designed to adhere...

"Any animal that lives in the Arctic is tough! This title looks into how the ermine survives in such cold and unforgiving conditions, what it eats, and more. The book is complete with large colorful photographs and a more facts section."-- Provided by publisher.

"Any animal that lives in the Arctic is tough! This title looks into how the Arctic hare survives in such cold and unforgiving conditions, what it eats, and more. The book is complete with large colorful photographs and a more facts section."-- Provided by publisher.

Examines how Arctic communities developed and adapted over time in their harsh environment. Includes photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Surveys the range of animals and plants that inhabit the arctic tundra and their food chain, including the Arctic willow, reindeer, snowy owls, polar bears, and arctic wolves.

Long before Europeans explored the lands and waters above the Arctic Circle, several Inuit groups lived in this harsh, snowy landscape. They spoke different languages and developed unique ways to thrive in the ice and snow. These include making homes from whalebones and animals skins and hunting seals with spears through holes in the ice. Many Inuit still live in the Arctic. While many aspects of Arctic life have changed, the Inuit are working to...