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Arctic & Antarctic /

by Taylor, Barbara; Taylor, Barbara [author.]; Brightling, Geoff [illustrator.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Eyewitness.London : Dorling K, 2024Edition: New.Description: 72 p. : Full colour illus and photos thr ; 286 x 219 mm. 629 gm.ISBN: 9780241681701.Classification number: 577.58 TAYSubject(s): 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
Contents:
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... -- .
Summary: 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.
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Book - Childrens Hardback Crosby Library Childrens Non-Fiction 577.58 TAY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 003029242X
Book - Childrens Hardback Netherton Library Childrens Non-Fiction 577.58 TAY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 003029243X
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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.

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