Bloggs, Josy
Life at Extremes: The Poles (Life at Extremes)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445184883
- author:
- Bloggs, Josy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Franklin Watts Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 26 x 20.8 x 0.6 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Children / Juvenile, Children's, Non-Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Explore the icy landscapes at Earth's extremes, from the poles to the deepest parts of the oceans. This beautifully illustrated book reveals how these challenging environments formed and what makes them unique.
It also shows how humans live and work in these harsh landscapes, and how our activities are impacting them and their natural inhabitants and wildlife. The book compares and contrasts the landscape and life of the polar regions, highlighting the ways in which people, animals, and plants have adapted to survive the freezing temperatures and long spells of darkness.
Discover the value of the polar regions to life on Earth and why they must be protected. With stunning images and interesting facts, this book is perfect for children aged 9 and up who are curious about our planet's most extreme environments.