arctic regions

Life in the Arctic wilderness is harsh and deadly. Yet many amazing animals survive and thrive there. Although polar bears are the most well-known, marine mammals of many kinds live in the icy oceans. As the land around the Arctic Circle becomes threatened by climate change and more, this rich animal life faces a host of perils. Inside, read more about them and find out how conservationists are trying to stem the tide of danger.

Humanity's impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects. Melting Arctic Iceshines a light on how climate change is affecting Earth's polar region. With abundant charts and diagrams and large-format photos, this title explores the science behind greenhouse gases, polar sea ice, and rising sea levels, and considers actions people and governments can take to try to improve the situation. Features include a flow chart showing the disaster's causes and effects, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Meet some of the animals that survive in the coldest places on Earth, from emperor penguins to powerful polar bears.

Cumulative text introduces the animals of the cold white world that is the arctic winter.