polar regions

Simple text and photographs present the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of a variety of animals living near the North and South Poles, including humpback whales, seals, polar bears, and penguins.

As a huge polar bear hunts seals and a walrus for food to keep itself alive, it is in turn hunted by a young human.

Explores the features of polar animals and how they help them survive in the frigid temperatures of their home, like polar bears' fur, arctic foxes' tails, snowy owls' color changing, and penguins' extra thick down.

Depicts how people have damaged the natural habitat of many endangered animals of Antarctica and the Arctic and discusses efforts that have been made to protect them from becoming extinct. Includes color photos, a glossary, and an index.

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

Examines the polar regions in the Arctic and Antarctic focusing on life on the land and on the polar seas. Includes information on atmospheric pollution, the ozone hole, global warming and its effects on polar regions. Concludes with additional data on the chemical pollutants on Arctic wildlife, and threats to fish and other marine animals as well as the future of the polar regions.

"General overview of ocean, island, and polar region ecosystems, including an exploration of disturbances these ecosystems face due to human interference, pollution, and climate change, and current conservation and reclamation efforts. Features include fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

This book explores polar habitats around the world, looking at the plants and animals that live there, and the adaptations that help them to survive.

Simple text and illustrations introduce animals that live in polar regions, such as the seal, caribou, and walrus.

Profiles ten animals who have adapted to the unique climate and environment of the polar regions, with information on each animal's habitat, adaptations, behavior,and distribution.