Arctic & Antarctic

Arctic & Antarctic
Author: Barbara Taylor
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0789458500

Shows and describes wildlife found in the Polar regions, looks at Inuit clothing and artifacts, and depicts the equipment used by Polar explorers.

All about the Arctic and Antarctic

All about the Arctic and Antarctic
Author:
Publisher: New York : Random House
Total Pages: 186
Release: 1957
Genre: History
ISBN:

Relates the difficulties and hardships endured by men exploring these regions. Discusses the animal and plant life, minerals, climate and topography of the Arctic and Antarctic.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Arctic and Antarctic

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Arctic and Antarctic
Author: Jack Williams
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2003
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781592570737

Now armchair adventurers can find out about the physical, geological, and climatological conditions of the poles; their unique flora, fauna, and human inhabitants; the history of the greatest polar expeditions, the exciting scientific research being conducted there, and what changing climate conditions might mean to the future of this vast and fascinating realm.

Arctic or Antarctic?

Arctic or Antarctic?
Author: John Lockyer
Publisher: Flying Start Books
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2021-04-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1776548736

The Arctic and Antarctica are the wildest places on Earth. After millions of years, they have hardly changed. In the oceans, there are huge icebergs and tiny sea creatures. On the ice, there are polar bears, penguins and people. The Arctic and the Antarctic are important, special places. Would you like to go there?

Antarctica and the Arctic

Antarctica and the Arctic
Author: Jim Gigliotti
Publisher: Exploring the Polar Regions Today
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2018
Genre: Antarctica
ISBN: 9781422238653

The North and South Poles have long fascinated scientists, explorers, and the general public. As more and more is learned about these unique places, they are taking on a greater importance on the world scene. In this book, learn the scientific and historical background of the Arctic and Antarctica, and come to understand why they are such a huge part of our future. You'll get a great understanding of these remote, yet vital, places ... and you won't even have to wear a parka! Ice, ice, and more ice: That's what most people think of the areas at the top and bottom of the world. But the Arctic and Antarctic are rapidly becoming the focus of world attention. Their role in climate change, their potential for energy exploration, and their place as home to amazing wildlife-to say nothing of their place in global politics-means that there has never been a better time for exploring the polar regions today. Book jacket.

Antarctica and the Arctic Circle [2 Volumes]

Antarctica and the Arctic Circle [2 Volumes]
Author: Andrew J. Hund
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-14
Genre: History
ISBN: 1610693922

This one-stop reference is a perfect resource for anyone interested in the North and South Poles, whether their interest relates to history, wildlife, or the geography of these regions in the news today. Global warming, a hot topic among scholars of geography and science, has led to increased interest in studying the earth's polar ice caps, which seem to be melting at an alarming rate. This accessible, two-volume encyclopedia lays a foundation for understanding global warming and other issues related to the North and South Poles. Approximately 350 alphabetically arranged, user-friendly entries treat key terms and topics, important expeditions, major figures, territorial disputes, and much more. Readers will find information on the explorations of Cook, Scott, Amundsen, and Peary; articles on humpback whales, penguins, and polar bears; and explanations of natural phenomena like the Aurora Australis and the polar night. Expedition tourism is covered, as is climate change. Ideal for high school and undergraduate students studying geography, social studies, history, and earth science, the encyclopedia will provide a better understanding of these remote and unfamiliar lands and their place in today's world. Introduces natural phenomena and flora and fauna found at the North and South Pole regions Discusses current concerns related to climate change and its impact on the polar regions Furnishes students with an understanding of territorial claims and political issues surrounding the North and South Poles Includes cross-references to enable readers to draw connections between topics Offers further readings at the end of each entry as well as a Guide to Related Topics to stimulate student research

The Scramble for the Poles

The Scramble for the Poles
Author: Klaus Dodds
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2015-11-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1509504044

In August 2007 a Russian flag was planted under the North Pole during a scientific expedition triggering speculation about a new scramble for resources beneath the thawing ice. But is there really a global grab for Polar territory and resources? Or are these activities vastly exaggerated? In this rich and wide-ranging book, Klaus Dodds and Mark Nuttall look behind the headlines and hyperbole to reveal a complex picture of the so-called scramble for the poles. Whilst anxieties over the potential for conflict and the destruction of what is often perceived as the world's last wildernesses have come to dominate Polar debates and are, to some extent, justified, their study also highlights longer historical and geographical patterns and processes of human activity in these remote territories. Over the past century, Polar landscapes have been probed, drilled, fished, tested on and dug up, as their indigenous populations have struggled to protect their rights and interests. No longer remote places, or themselves 'poles apart' from one another, the contemporary geopolitics of the Polar regions has lessons for us all as we confront a warming world where access to resources is a concern for states, big and small.

Polar Obsession

Polar Obsession
Author: Paul Nicklen
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2009
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1426205112

Striking photography of the polar regions and fauna found there.

It's All About... Polar Plunge

It's All About... Polar Plunge
Author: Editors of Kingfisher
Publisher:
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016-01-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0753472627

Freezing Poles tells you everything you want to know about the world's Arctic and Antarctic regions, the coldest places on Earth. Read about the Inuit peoples who live there, and the explorers who came and braved terrible conditions to lay claim to new lands. Discover the amazing array of polar wildlife, from ferocious polar bears and killer whales to the weird narwhal and the numerous penguin species that inhabit the Antarctic. Freezing Poles is part of a great new collectible series called It's all about... It is packed with facts and stats, and there are eight amazing collector cards to tear out and keep. You can access a free downloadable audio of Freezing Poles by logging onto the special URL address on page 3. Freezing Poles has a Contents page as well as a Glossary and Index. You can check out the other titles in the series at the back of the book.

North Pole / South Pole

North Pole / South Pole
Author: Michael Bright
Publisher: words & pictures
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0711254753

Fully-illustrated and with a fun and innovative flip-book format, the book provides the perfect way to explore and compare the extreme environments of the two Poles. Take a trip to the ends of the earth and discover the extreme environments of the North and South Poles. Find out which animals live where, what the weather and climate is like and the effect global warming is having. Beginning with the North Pole, the book introduces the geography and climate of the Arctic. Readers will discover how climate change is affecting sea ice and why multi-year ice is so important to walruses and polar bears. Find out what ice floes are and what lives under the ice. The many uses of the Arctic are explained, from the home it provides to whale hunters to the rocket and missile test sites it houses. And then flip the book over and you arrive in the South Poleā€¦ The famous race to reach the Pole in 1911 is retold and readers will discover why the orca is the ultimate polar predator. The huge tabular icebergs, sub-glacial lakes and ice chimneys of the Antarctic are brought to life in all their impressive glory, not to mention the sea spiders, 'death star' starfish and other undersea giants!