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Eyewitness books volume 57
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Illustrations and text explore the frozen landscapes of the polar regions, and provide information about the flora and fauna that survive in the hostile conditions.
2) Ice hunt
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A classic adventure from James Rollins, the author of The Doomsday Key, The Last Oracle, The Judas Strain, Black Order, and other pulse-pounding, New York Times bestselling thrillers, Ice Hunt carries readers to the top of the world, where nothing can survive…except fear.
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Most humans will never get to travel to or explore the poles, so they remain a rare and challenging experience. This fast-paced book takes readers through true stories of escape and survival in the extreme Arctic and Antarctic. Nature lovers, challenged readers, and high-interest seekers will be equally captivated and thrilled.
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Polar explorers were the superstars of the "heroic age" of exploration, a period spanning the Victorian and Edwardian eras. In Polar Wives, Kari Herbert reveals the unpredictable, often heartbreaking lives of seven remarkable women whose husbands became world-famous for their Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. As the daughter of a polar explorer, Herbert brings a unique and intimate perspective to these stories.
In her portraits of the gifted sculptor...
7) To the ice
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"Ida, Max and Jack go to the creek one winter's day. They play on an ice floe then find themselves floating away-all the way to the polar ice, with just a box, a branch and some sandwiches...They find an old hut, meet penguins, see extraordinary things and, after testing their resources...come home safe at the end of the day"--
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"Young readers are introduced to polar bears, penguins, and other animals that make their homes where it's snowy and cold in this interactive reading experience. They learn important facts that supplement basic science curriculum topics, and along the way, they're encouraged to follow bright and bold directions to take an active role in the fun. Whether they're holding their breath before diving under the cold water to meet a sea creature or tilting...
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"At opposite ends of the Earth, the polar regions could not be farther apart. And yet the animals who live in the Arctic and Antarctica have a lot in common. They have adapted to live in the world's harshest environments, surviving extreme cold and continuous days of darkness. In this beautiful book, author L.E. Carmichael and illustrator Byron Eggenschwiler take readers on a journey to explore the animal adaptations that make life possible in these...
10) Polar explorer
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The author describes her early love of exploring and chronicles how she became the youngest person to complete the Polar Hat Trick, three expeditions to the North Pole, South Pole, and across the Greenland ice sheets.
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"Brrr! It's cold out in the polar regions. But these creatures stick together to keep warm and survive the chill weather. Learn all about animals in the polar regions that join together to stay safe, find something to eat, and make a home. Colorful illustrations and engaging photos paired with lively text to tell the story of fun and fascinating animal families"--
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"Polar bears and penguins may like cold weather but they live at opposite ends of the Earth. What do these animals have in common and how are they different? You might see them together at a zoo but they would never be found in the same habitats in the wild. Compare and contrast these polar animals through stunning photographs"--
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The tundra is a cold, dry biome found in the Arctic and above the tree line, high in the mountains. Readers will explore these areas and learn about the animals that live in this harsh environment. Readers will also discover the threats that these animals face, and how groups are working to preserve the animals that make the tundra their home.
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What can you find at the North and South Pole? With icy land and cold-loving creatures, Earth's poles are cool places! Discovering facts about both polar regions will delight beginning readers. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.
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