Describes the geography, history, resources, and people of the polar regions emphasizing the way of life, need for conservation, and scientific experiments being carried on.
Examines man's relationship with the polar regions from the Stone Age to the present and discusses future modification of the temperature balance of the poles.
It takes a special person to work in the extreme environment of Antarctica, but many scientists, engineers, doctors, and technicians do. Readers will learn the many kinds of jobs involved in running a polar research center as well as what Antarctic workers do in their free time.
Discusses the characteristics of the polar regions and presents examples of many polar animals and plants, describing their relationships with their habitat.
INTERFACT-the book and disk that work together-combines all the values of high-quality illustrated books with the dramatic interactivity of imaginative multimedia.
Presents an overview of animals that live in arctic climates, which includes polar bears, penguins, caribou, and more; and features simple text with illustrations that describes their physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior.
