polar regions

"The polar regions are very cold and very windy. There is snow and ice everywhere, but I love my home. My feet help me walk on the slippery ice, but I am not a penguin. My thick fur keeps me warm but I am not an Arctic fox. What animal am I? Read the clues and guess!"-- Provided by publisher.

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.

What pieces are part of a polar environment? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add polar bears, penguins, a scientists' camps, and don't forget lots of ice and snow! Then, get creative and make your own pole. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.

"Explore the icy arctic with these adorable animal friends and learn what makes each one unique with fun facts along the way!"--Back cover.

An exploration of the polar regions, discussing the plants and animals that have adapted to live there, their ecology, survival skills and more.

"From the mighty mammoths and deserts of ice to early explorers and polar survival, come face to face with one of Earth's greatest resources: ice"--Provided by publisher.

"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"--OCLC.

Provides information about the North and South Poles, explaining what they are, how they were formed, and why they are so cold, and looking at the types of plants and animals that live at the poles.

"A kid-friendly collection of more than twenty poems about the polar regions and the animals that live there"--Provided by publisher.