Describes the geography, geology, ecosystem, biodiversity, history, uses, and future of tundra biomes, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.
"Readers will learn about the two types of tundra biomes. Clear, easy-to-read text explains the climate and special plants and animals of Arctic and alpine tundra. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning"--.
"The tundra is the most remote and least inhabited biome on Earth. Few people get to see these remote and foreboding landscapes. Readers will learn what can live in these harsh environments and why such an unwelcoming place is essential to all life on Earth"--Provided by publisher.
In 1917, Aaluk leaves for Siberia while her sister Nutaaq remains in their Alaskan village and becomes one of the few survivors of an influenza epidemic, then in 1986, Nunaaq's great-granddaughter leaves her mother due to a different kind of sickness and returns to the village where they were born.
"The tundra is a windy and cold landscape. But the closer you look, the more life you see. Mosses, grasses, and wildflowers grow in the thin soil. Animals from bees to bears depend on the life growing in this chilly habitat"--Provided by publisher.
This beginner's guide to tundras introduces young readers to these cold habitats, showing what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how certain species have adapted to the unique, harsh environment.
Takes readers on a walk in the tundra, showing examples of how the animals and plants of the tundra are connected and dependent on each other and the tundra's soil and climate.
