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The frozen worlds

A gorgeously illustrated book all about the Arctic and Antarctic, for young animal and conservation enthusiasts. Enter the world of the Arctic and Antarctic for an incredible journey around Earth's icy poles. Polar bears, penguins, and ice glide across the pages of this colourful book, which combine...

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Main Author: Bittel, Jason, 1983- (Author)
Other Authors: McElfatrick, Claire (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2023.
Edition:First American edition.
Series:Magic and mystery of nature.
Subjects:
Animals > Polar regions > Juvenile nonfiction.
Animals > Arctic regions > Juvenile nonfiction.
Animals > Antarctica > Juvenile nonfiction.
Ecology > Polar regions > Juvenile nonfiction.
Ecology > Arctic regions > Juvenile nonfiction.
Ecology > Antarctica > Juvenile nonfiction.
Arctic regions > Social life and customs > Juvenile nonfiction.
Antarctica > Discovery and exploration > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:A gorgeously illustrated book all about the Arctic and Antarctic, for young animal and conservation enthusiasts. Enter the world of the Arctic and Antarctic for an incredible journey around Earth's icy poles. Polar bears, penguins, and ice glide across the pages of this colourful book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the Arctic and Antarctic. From icy rivers to Antarctic volcanoes, they'll discover the incredible secret life of Earth's polar regions. They'll also find out how they can help take care of the Arctic and Antarctic themselves. The Frozen Worlds takes children on a fascinating sub-zero journey, showing them just how amazing Earth's poles are, which plants and animals live near them, and how we can help them. It includes a multitude of polar life, plus amazing facts on how icebergs are formed, how animals survive in the freezing cold, and how scientists study the Antarctic.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:80 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
ISBN:9780241585078
0241585074
9780744070002
0744070007
Author Notes:Jason Bittel is a science writer based in Pennsylvania, USA. He writes mostly about animals, and is passionate about getting people to connect with the wonder around them. He writes for publications including National Geographic, The Washington Post, and The New York Times, and has written a children's book, How to Talk to a Tiger... And Other Animals.

Claire McElfatrick's gorgeous illustrations can be seen in the previous DK titles in this series, The Extraordinary World of Birds, The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs, and Earth's Incredible Oceans . Her enchanting, detailed artwork is woven in with photographs to create captivating images that help children learn and inspire their imagination.

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