The POLAR REGIONS around the geographical poles in the North and the South. Dominated by ice and icy waters, these areas receive less intense solar radiation than other parts of the Earth.
To understand a concept, it’s useful to read a cluster of books related to a theme. Explore these recently published books for children:
POLAR: WILDLIFE AT THE ENDS OF THE EARTH written by L.E. Carmichael and illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler explores life in the polar regions. Told through the passing of each month in a year, this engaging nonfiction picture book examines how life survives in these harsh areas of the world. Each theme includes the stories of creatures in both the Arctic and Antarctica. Back matter includes a glossary and resources. ARC courtesy of Kids Can Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group.
MISSION: ARCTIC written by Katharina Weiss-Tuider and illustrated by Christian Schneider is a scientific adventure examining the changing North Pole. Using a scrapbook approach, middler readers learn about an Arctic expedition, climate research, and the future of climate change. Photographs, infographics, and an array of other visually-rich illustrations are the key to this book’s success. ARC courtesy of Greystone Kids.
POLAR BEAR written by Candace Fleming and illustrated by Eric Rohmann tells the story of a polar bear family emerging from hibernation. This beautifully illustrated picture book shares the daily life, habitat, and challenges of life in the Arctic. ARC courtesy of Neal Porter Books.
GLACIERS ARE ALIVE written by Debbie S. Miller and illustrated by Jon Van Zyle uses stunning two-page spreads to explore life on a glacier. Picture book readers follow a glacier as it flows from the mountain to the ocean. ARC courtesy of Charlesbridge Publishing.
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