Polar Regions

by Waldron, Melanie

• ISBN13: 9781410946089
• ISBN10: 1410946088
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-08-01
• Publisher: Raintree

Summary

This book explores polar habitats around the world, looking at the plants and animals that live there, and the adaptations that help them to survive. Food webs, maps, and photos help bring the topic to life. Threats to polar habitats are also covered, as

Author Biography

Melanie Waldron worked in children's publishing before becoming a full-time author. She specializes in geography and has written books about countries, landforms, and mapping. Nicholas Lapthorn is a Head of Center for the Field Studies Council, an organization that helps young people understand and be inspired by the natural world. He is a member of the Geographical Association and regularly consults on geography and environmental resources.

Table of Contents

Frozen Worlds	p. 4
The Arctic	p. 6
Antarctica	p. 8
Cold-Loving Plants	p. 10
Animals of the Arctic	p. 12
Arctic Food Webs	p. 14
Animals of the Antarctic	p. 16
Antarctic Food Webs	p. 18
People at the Poles	p. 20
Polar Regions at Risk	p. 22
Resources at the Poles	p. 24
The Struggle to Survive	p. 26
Polar Regions in the Future	p. 28
Glossary	p. 30
Find Out More	p. 31
Index	p. 32
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