polar regions

Examines the glowing colors as they change shape, fade and then brighten the night sky.

Provides information about the North and South Poles, explaining what they are, how they were formed, and why they are so cold, and looking at the types of plants and animals that live at the poles.

Documents the behavior of the unique animals that make the poles their home, with color photographs of vast frozen landscapes, the remote interior of the Antarctic continent, the migration of the whales to the polar regions, the heart of the glaciers, and inside volcanic ice-crystal caves.

Describes the history and experiences of the men and women of the British Royal Marine Commado units which are stationed for weeks at a time in the frigid climate at the North Pole.

Examines the history of polar exploration and the adventures of some polar explorers.

Photographs and simple text introduce readers to various polar environments and the people who live there. Includes a glossary and a list of resources.

This book tells about the animals and plants that typically make polar regions and tundra environments their homes.

Using a question and answer format, focuses on life at the north and south poles, the animals that flourish there, the men who exploded then, and the past and future of the Arctic and Antarctic.

This book is an introduction to the polar habitat and asks the reader questions to determine if the objects found there are living or nonliving.

Describes what ice from the polar regions can tell us about past climatic conditions and our changing atmosphere and examines the role of water in its solid state within the environment. Includes projects and other hands-on activities.