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Describes the unique environment of the world's polar regions and the plant and animal life that survives there.

Covering an immense range of subjects, this series leads children from a general view to a close-up focus on the details of the topic at hand, and includes easy-to-follow projects, new vocabulary words, and suggestions for interesting places to visit and explore. Polar Lands introduce readers to some of the most remarkable places on Earth. Meet the people who live inside the Arctic Circle and the scientists who work in Antarctica. Discover the incredible...

Describes the climate, weather, flora, and fauna of the Arctic and Antarctic.

Describes the climate, weather, flora, and fauna of the Arctic and Antarctic.

Discusses the lives, education, successes, and failures of such explorers as John Franklin, Robert Peary, Matthew Henson, Roald Amundsen, and Robert Falcon Scott as they ventured into the Arctic and Antarctic.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the coldest places on the planet"--Provided by the publisher.

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

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.

A mother polar bear answers the questions of her two curious cubs about what lies beyond their cozy winter den as they wait for spring to arrive