Describes the plant life and wild life that live within the arctic habitat including walruses, polar bears, penguins and seabirds.

Describes how humans, plants, and animals survive at the North and South Poles, the effect of human industrial activity on the polar landscapes, and how changes in the world's weather patterns affect the Poles.

"Describes the land and ocean habitats of the polar regions, and how animals adapt to living in these cold ecosystems"--Provided by publisher.

"Explore the coldest regions of the world's oceans and learn about the life forms that dwell there. First-person accounts from scientists answer important questions about polar-sea creatures and how they survive"--

"From the mighty mammoths and deserts of ice to early explorers and polar survival, come face to face with one of Earth's greatest resources: ice"--Provided by publisher.

"Even in the intensely cold, windy, and dry environment of Antarctica, a wide variety of wildlife--from the massive swarms of krill in the Southern Ocean to the throngs of penguins on its icy shores-- finds ways to thrive. Some species of Antarctic fishes make a natural antifreeze that prevents their blood from freezing solid, and although no trees grow on Antarctica, a forest of giant seaweed flourishes under the sea. Antarctica's creatures are exquisitely...