arctic regions

"A wordless picture book in which a young Eskimo girl befriends a weak, hungry polar bear that has taken refuge in her igloo, and the bear later returns the favor"--OCLC.

"Akuluk is not very excited about visiting Nunavut for her vacation. She would rather head south for summer vacation, somewhere with roller coasters and cotton candy. But as soon as she steps off the plane and sees all the exciting animals that the tundra has to offer, Akuluk forgets all about her dreams of going south. On her first day in Nunavut, she can't wait to travel out on the land with her grandparents to hunt for wild eggs. She learns about the different types of eggs, how to collect them properly and the ways they can be prepared"--Publiaser.

A modern-day retelling of "East o' the Sun, West o' the Moon" in which eighteen-year-old Cassie learns that her grandmother's fairy tale is true when a Polar Bear King comes to claim her for his bride and she must decide whether to go with him and save her long-lost mother, or continue helping her father with his research.

Describes the geographical features, climate, and plants and animals of the Arctic with emphasis on their interrelationship.

"Weaving together the true historical expeditions of Ada Blackjack and Robert Bartlett with a contemporary fictional story, How to survive in the North is a unique and visual narrative journey that shows the strength it takes to survive in even the harshest conditions--whether that be struggling for survival in the Arctic in the 1900s or surviving a mid-life crisis in the present day"--Back cover.

Chronicles the life and career of African American explorer Matthew Henson, discussing his early life, challenges and accomplishments.

"There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that's what April's father tells her when his scientific research takes them to a faraway Arctic outpost for six months. But one night, April catches a glimpse of something distinctly bear shaped loping across the horizon. A polar bear who shouldn't be there--who is hungry, lonely, and a long way from home. As their unlikely bond grows, April is determined to save her new friend--and so begins the biggest and most important journey of her life"--Jacket flap.

Presents an introduction to reindeer in the Arctic, in simple text with color photos, describing their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle.

Accompanied by her daemon, Lyra Belacqua sets out to prevent her best friend and other kidnapped children from becoming the subject of gruesome experiments in the Far North.

Duane the polar bear and the other animals of the very, very far north find their friendships deepening as they are challenged by the arrival of a contentious weasel and an unexpected departure.