Arctic & Antarctic /

Taylor, Barbara.

Arctic & Antarctic / Barbara Taylor ; illustrated by Geoff Brightling. - New. - 72 p. : Full colour illus and photos thr ; 286 x 219 mm. 629 gm. - Eyewitness .

Glossary. First pub in 1995.

The ends of the earth -- The Arctic and tundra -- Antarctica -- In Antarctica waters -- Residents and visitors -- Adaptable animals -- Survival of the fittest -- Birds of the Arctic -- Birds of the Antarctic -- Sky lords -- Ocean wanderer -- Etc... -- .

Explore the habitats and wildlife at the North and South poles. Meet the amazing human and animal life that thrives at sub-zero temperatures, from penguins and reindeer to indigenous peoples and scientists. See how polar bears endure the Arctic winter without hibernating, discover how penguins avoid frostbite in their toes, and find out which explorer reached the South pole first. Discover, too, how Earth's changing climate is impacting these important environments.
Great for projects, curiosity, or just for fun, this is the perfect illustrated guide to the Arctic and
Antarctic.

NOTE : Contains removable wall chart attached to the inside front cover.

Young People. 9-11. 8-13. KS2 KS3.

9780241681701 £9.99


Habitats (Ecology)
Arctic regions.
Nature.
Animals.
Children's / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples
Interest age: from c 8 years
Natural history (Children's/Teenage)
Non-Fiction 9+
Nature, Earth and Environment

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