Riley travels to northern Canada where he and his aunt, uncle, and cousin study the polar bears that are wandering through towns while waiting for the Hudson Bay to freeze over again.
Presents a look at life and times of Robert Scott and Roald Amundsen, two explorers of the arctic regions of South Pole, providing a narrative chronicle of their daring expeditions.
Introduces students to the polar regions, describing expeditions to the North and South Poles, the wildlife found in the regions, the adaptations they have made to survive, and other related topics.
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.
Presents an introduction to the geography, climate, and landforms of the Polar regions; and describes the native peoples who inhabit the region and the effects of global warming.