polar regions

"Polar bears and penguins may like cold weather but they live at opposite ends of the Earth. What do these animals have in common and how are they different? You might see them together at a zoo but they would never be found in the same habitats in the wild. Compare and contrast these polar animals through photographs"--Provided by publisher.

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 in this engaging title.

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.