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Describes the polar lands, discussing plant and animal life, how people survive at the poles, environmental threats, and the protection of polar lands.

Illustrations and text explore the frozen landscapes of the polar regions, and provide information about the flora and fauna that survive in the hostile conditions.

Dr. Kathy Conlan describes what is involved in her work as a marine biologist studying the sea stars and other creatures that live on the sea bed under the ice of Antarctica.

Describes the life and climate of the polar regions, research being done there, and the possible future of these regions.

Describes the animals inhabiting the polar regions of the world and how they have adapted to the climate there.

With illustrations and fascinating information, this book is an introduction to the animals and plants living in the Arctic and Antarctic.

Describes the geographic features of polar regions and their plant, animal, and human inhabitants.

Santa Claus is missing, and a host of arctic animals searches for him in the snow.

A scientific look at the North and South Poles that covers their magnetism, seasons, geography, indigenous peoples, wildlife, and early exploration, and such topics as the northern lights.

A photographic exploration of the Arctic and Antarctica, discussing the weather conditions, geography, plants, animals, and native peoples of the polar regions, and providing information about historic expeditions into the frozen lands.

Profiles nine Arctic explorers who attempted to fly, by plane or balloon, to the North Pole between 1897 and 1926 and discusses why some missions failed and some succeeded.

Describes some of the many explorations made to both the North and South Poles.

Briefly describes the lives and travels of five women who explored the polar regions.

"Explains why the Arctic and Antarctic are extreme environments and examines how polar bears, penguins, and other animals have adapted to the cold"--Provided by publisher.

Color photographs and text provide an introduction to polar life, examining weather conditions, native plants and animals, and Arctic peoples; discussing the danger of exploitation; and including an Inuit tale about the source of light.