Title:
Arctic and Antarctic
Author:
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Series:
Edition:
First American edition.
Publication Date:
2022
Publication Information:
New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2022.
©2022
Physical Description:
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
ISBN:
9780744056532
9780744056525
Abstract:
Readers can explore Earth's polar regions where they'll meet extraordinary animals that survive and thrive in the harsh conditions of these icy worlds and learn about magnificent natural marvels that make life fascinating on, above, and under the ice.
General Note:
"What do you want to find out? fun facts, amazing pictures, quizzes"--Cover
Includes index.
Contents:
Polar regions -- Land and sea ice -- Glaciers and icebergs -- Auroras -- Polar bears -- Penguins -- Land mammals -- Sea giants -- Polar birds -- Unusual animals -- Flora and fauna -- Food web -- Survival tactics -- Migrating animals -- Do people live here? -- Food -- Myth busters -- Polar explorers -- Research stations -- Unusual places -- Polar escapade -- Natural resources -- Poles in peril -- Endangered animals -- Meet the expert -- Shrinking ice -- Protecting the poles -- Polar facts and figures.
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Language:
English
