polar regions

Discusses the habits of ten animals that live in the polar regions with introductory material describing these two areas.

Describes how pollution and industry threaten the ecosystems of the polar regions and the steps being taken to protect these areas.

"Explains why the Arctic and Antarctic are extreme environments and examines how polar bears, penguins, and other animals have adapted to the cold"--Provided by publisher.

Briefly describes the lives and travels of five women who explored the polar regions.

Describes some of the many explorations made to both the North and South Poles.

Profiles nine Arctic explorers who attempted to fly, by plane or balloon, to the North Pole between 1897 and 1926 and discusses why some missions failed and some succeeded.

A photographic exploration of the Arctic and Antarctica, discussing the weather conditions, geography, plants, animals, and native peoples of the polar regions, and providing information about historic expeditions into the frozen lands.

A scientific look at the North and South Poles that covers their magnetism, seasons, geography, indigenous peoples, wildlife, and early exploration, and such topics as the northern lights.

Describes the geographic features of polar regions and their plant, animal, and human inhabitants.

Introduces the animals and plants living in Antarctica and the Arctic, including whales, penguins, Arctic terns, and flowering plants.