polar regions

Includes a wide range of opinions surrounding the question, can glacier and ice melt be reversed?.

Presents stories of people surviving in the cold, such as an airplane crash in Alaska, being lost while snowboarding, and a shipwreck in Antarctica.

"When separated from his fellow scientists on the ice in the Arctic, Joe must learn how to survive in the harsh climate. Joe builds an igloo, goes ice fishing, and makes a few animal friends."--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the plants and animals that have adapted to life in the polar regions.

Describes the harsh conditions in the oceans around the North and South Poles and the variety of creatures that live in them.

Introduces readers to the arctic ecosystem.

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.