Age 9-12.     An essential guide to the North and South poles, including the amazing wildlife and habitats and indigenous peoples that live here.
- Photographs and facts about the frozen regions at the ends of the Earth on every page.
- A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" accounts from experts in the field. Become the next polar explorer with this picture-led encyclopedia and step into the frozen regions at the ends of the Earth to explore the amazing habitats and wildlife in the North and South poles. See how polar bears endure the Arctic winter without hibernating, discover how penguins avoid frostbite in their toes, find out which explorer reached the South pole first and discover how Earth's changing climate is impacting these important environments.      72 pages  hc