Introduces animals that live in the polar regions of the world, including reindeer, Arctic foxes, polar bears, narwhals, and walruses.

Young animal and conservation enthusiasts will learn all about the Arctic and Antarctic in this visually stunning book that shows how amazing Earth's poles are, which plants and animals live near them, and how people can help them.

"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"--

"From the mighty mammoths and deserts of ice to early explorers and polar survival, come face to face with one of Earth's greatest resources: ice"--Provided by publisher.

"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 adaptions that make life possible in these...

"Presents endangered species of the North and South pole ecosystems, discusses the harmful effects global warming and human activities have on them, and introduces conservation efforts. Includes maps, diagrams, reading quiz, and ways readers can contribute"--Provided by publisher.

"Using unique Photicular technology, Polar shows a hauntingly beautiful yet fragile world, caught forever in moments of living motion"--Page 4 of cover.

Some call them the unicorns of the sea. Find out what Narwhals use their long tusks for and how it helps them survive in the Arctic. Learn what Narwhals eat, how the survive, and what dangers they face.