Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Freaky Peaks (Horrible Geography) Freaky Peaks (Horrible Geography) Anita Ganeri Taking you on a thrilling mountain tour from Everest to Kilimanjaro, this book tells you about the intrepid explorers who conquered the world's highest mountains; explains how mountains are formed, a… OL104024W
Polar Mammals Polar Mammals Larry Dane Brimner Describes such animals as the polar bear, ringed seal, caribou, arctic hare, and wolverine and the ways they have adapted to life in the frigid arctic regions. OL15037657W
Polar animals Polar animals Wade Cooper "We can leap and dive. We can swim and slide"--P. [4] of cover. OL15149404W
Polar lands Polar lands Margaret Hynes Covering an immense range of subjects, this series leads children from a general view to a close-up focus on the details of the topic at hand, and includes easy-to-follow projects, new vocabulary wor… OL15149408W
Polar Explorations Polar Explorations Don Nardo Books in the World History series examine the eras, events, civilizations, and movements that have shaped human history, providing readers with insight into the past and its many legacies.; ; Vivid w… OL15521143W
Polar bears, penguins, and other mysterious animals of the extreme cold Polar bears, penguins, and other mysterious animals of the extreme cold Ana Maria Rodriguez "Explains why the Arctic and Antarctic are extreme environments and examines how polar bears, penguins, and other animals have adapted to the cold"--Provided by publisher. OL16305015W
Frozen wild Frozen wild Jim Arnosky When winter comes, how do wild animals survive the bitterest cold, day after day? Kids can join award-winning author, illustrator, and naturalist Jim Arnosky as he follows otters, beavers, moose, pol… OL20009228W
An inuksuk means welcome An inuksuk means welcome Mary Wallace An inuksuk is a stone landmark that different peoples of the Arctic region build to leave a symbolic message. Inuksuit (the plural of inuksuk) can point the way, express joy, or simply say: welcome. … OL20054032W
Polar scientists Polar scientists Sara L. Latta "Discusses careers in polar science, including education, training, specialties, and salaries"-- OL22315620W
Polar regions Polar regions Sally St. John "Welcome to the chilly polar regions! This cold, white habitat is just right for many animals. Meet them in this book!" OL22555635W
Over the top of the world Over the top of the world Will Steger An account of explorer Will Steger's expedition from Russia to Canada by way of the North Pole, traveling by dog sled and canoe. OL3243097W
Life in the polar lands Life in the polar lands Monica Byles Describes how humans, plants, and animals survive at the North and South Poles, the effect of human industrial activity on the polar landscapes, and how changes in the world's weather patterns affect… OL3362955W
The North Pole Was Here The North Pole Was Here Andrew Revkin Discover the North Pole and the arctic ice that covers the ocean water there. Learn about historical expeditions, and the recent one the author joined and where these chapters were written. OL3501509W
The secrets of the polar regions The secrets of the polar regions Barbara Wilson "Explains the creation, growth, and life of glaciers and icebergs with particular emphasis on the North and South Poles, focusing on the unique adaptations of plant and animal life living on or near … OL3504219W
Polar lands Polar lands Green, Christopher Introduces the characteristics of polar lands, the plants and animals that are found there, and the people that live and work in these cold regions. OL5321270W
Polar Animals in Danger Polar Animals in Danger Melvin Berger,Gilda Berger Polar animals sometimes eat garbage and get sick. Read and discover all about polar animals in danger. OL8121696W