arctic regions

Explores the birds of the Arctic, discussing their diet, sounds they make, nests, eggs, babies, and more.

An unexpected adventure with his friends and a kite convinces Penguin Blue that he is not built for flying, and that he belongs on solid ice.

"In this graphic novel, Simon Schwartz weaves biography and fiction together to explore the life of Arctic adventurer Matthew Henson. Moving between different time periods and incorporating Inuit mythology, Schwartz offers a fresh perspective on the many challenges Henson confronted during his life"--Dust jacket.

Provides a first person account of an expedition to the North Pole, including preparing for the trip, a description of the people and animals who live in the area, and survival tips.

Follows a traveller's diary of a trip to the North Pole, including preparing for the trip, examining the animal and plant life, landscape features, climate, people, and more.

In 1921, four men and one woman ventured deep into the Arctic in a top-secret expedition to Wrangel Island. Only one would survive---Ada Blackjack, an Alaskian Inuit. She had been hired to sew and cook for the expedition and was happy to get the work as she had to support her young son. But soon the expedition went horribly wrong and all four men eventually went missing or died. Ada was left alone on the island to fend for herself. Two years later she was miraculously rescued and hailed as a heroine for her survival under impossible conditions.

It’s winter on the Arctic tundra. As a blizzard blows around them, a herd of reindeer is searching for food. The land is covered with snow, but the hungry deer know how to find a meal. Using their hard hooves, they dig down through the snow to find moss to eat. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance not only to learn all about reindeer and how their bodies are adapted to the extreme cold, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. Built-in activities, such as describing a reindeer to someone who has never seen one will give readers a chance to gain, insights beyond the facts and figures.

Chronicles the life of Willie Knutsen, focusing on his explorations of the Arctic, describing his harrowing adventures and dangerous exploits in the world's most remote regions.

Rhyming text and illustrations introduce young readers to some of the animals that live in the arctic.

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