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.

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

Find out what's it like at the coldest places on earth.

Readers can explore Earth's polar regions where they'll meet extraordinary animals that survive and thrive in the harsh conditions of these icy worlds and learn about magnificent natural marvels that make life fascinating on, above, and under the ice.

Ms. Frizzle and her class explore the different animals that live at the north and south poles, including polar bears, penguins, snowy owls, blue whales, and more.

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

"[An] illustrated poetic ode to the creatures that inhabit the North and South poles. The stark, cold landscapes of Earth's poles may seem inhospitable, but their snowy hollows and glacial waters hide an astounding variety of creatures, from the tiny, fascinating tardigrade to the mysterious giant squid, from the fleet-footed Arctic hare to the majestic polar bear"--Provided by publisher.

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.