polar regions

Presents an overview of the world's polar regions, examining the plants and animals that live in the frozen regions, and discussing why the habitats are endangered and what is being done to protect them.

Describes the travels and adventures of Arctic and Antarctic explorers throughout history, from Eric the Red in 981 or 982 to Gretel Ehrlich in 2000.

Takes readers, in graphic novel format, through true stories of escape and survival in the extreme Arctic and Antarctic.

Explores seven natural wonders of the Arctic, Antarctica, and the oceans including the Mariana Trench, the Great Barrier Reef, Bay of Fundy, North and South Poles, the Gulf Stream, and hydrothermal vents.

Briefly discusses some of the explorers of the North and South Poles, including Robert Peary, Ernest Shackleton, Matthew Henson, and Donald Macmillan.

Describes the landscape, seasons, climate, and living conditions of the world's polar regions, with an emphasis on the structures people have built in order to survive there.

Illustrations and simple text teach young readers how plants, animals, and people live in the coldest regions on Earth.

Describes the life cycles of polar animals, and discusses the food chains that make up a food web.

Photographs and simple text describe various animals who live in the Polar regions of the world including Polar bears, whales, and seals.

Tells about a variety of polar plants, how they are used, why they are in danger, and how they are being protected.