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Describes how humans, plants, and animals survive at the North and South Poles, the effect of human industrial activity on the polar landscapes, and how changes in the world's weather patterns affect the Poles.

This book introduces readers to the amazing world of the caribou calf. Young readers will enjoy learning fun facts about caribou calves, including why calves are born in the same places each year and how they communicate with each other. Readers will be enchanted by vibrant photographs of caribou and their snowy habitat. Other features of the book include a table of contents, detailed captions and sidebars, an activity or craft, sources for further...

Readers can explore Earth's polar regions where they'll meet extraordinary animals that survive and thrive in the harsh conditions of these icy worlds and learn about magnificent natural marvels that make life fascinating on, above, and under the ice.

This book introduces readers to the amazing world of the penguin chick. Young readers will enjoy learning fun facts about penguin chicks, including how penguin families work and how chicks learn to find their own food. Readers will be enchanted by vibrant photographs of penguins and their wet, snowy habitat. Other features of the book include a table of contents, detailed captions and sidebars, an activity or craft, sources for further research, a...

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...

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...

Explore arctic environments, polar landscapes, animals, and people in and around the North and South Poles.

This book introduces readers to the amazing world of the polar bear cub. Young readers will enjoy learning fun facts about polar bear cubs, including how often polar bears have twins and how fast polar bear cubs grow. Readers will be enchanted by vibrant photographs of polar bears and their icy ocean habitat. Other features of the book include a table of contents, detailed captions and sidebars, an activity or craft, sources for further research,...

Learn why the Earth is heating up and threatening the polar bears.

"It might seem lonely at the top of the world, but the North Pole is teeming with life! Polar bears, walruses, and Arctic seals make their home on sea ice that can be nine feet thick, while the Inuit and other Indigenous peoples continue their traditions and means for survival in this harsh climate. Along with the early twentieth-century story of Robert Peary's egomaniacal quest to reach the exact spot of the North Pole, this is an exciting new addition...