polar regions

Uses simple science activities to illustrate the differences between the two polar regions, the Arctic and the Antarctic, and the problems inherent in the exploration of both.

Examines the polar regions in the Arctic and Antarctic focusing on life on the land and on the polar seas. Includes information on atmospheric pollution, the ozone hole, global warming and its effects on polar regions. Concludes with additional data on the chemical pollutants on Arctic wildlife, and threats to fish and other marine animals as well as the future of the polar regions.

A biography of the Norwegian and American two man team who made important contributions in polar exploration.

This book explores polar habitats around the world, looking at the plants and animals that live there, and the adaptations that help them to survive.

Explores the possibility of living and working in the polar regions without destroying the environment.

Describes the origins, geographic features, seasons, plant and animal life, exploration, and natural resources of the Arctic and Antarctic.

Begins with the three expeditions of John Franklin, England's most honored and respected Arctic explorer, and covers exploration and discovery of the Arctic and Antarctic regions through the present.

Informative text, photographs, and diagrams offer insight into the polar environment and wildlife and discuss the ways in which humans survive in these extremely cold conditions.

Examines the diverse lifeforms that thrive in the extreme climates of the oceans surrounding the North and South Poles, the differences between Arctic and Antarctic waters, and the global consequences of environmental changes.

An exploration of the North and South poles, discussing the land, plants, and animals of each environment, and including fold-out illustrations.