Books with author Maeve Sisk

This vivid book takes readers on a journey to the Arctic, to take an endearing look at the Arctic wolf. Fun fact boxes support the main narrative, and detailed photographs bring this amazing creature into sharp focus. Packs of arctic wolves roam their tundra home, hungry and searching for prey. These cold-weather creatures are specially adapted for the harsh environment with their white fur and warm, furry feet. Readers will be fascinated by the fact that the wolves also intelligently communicate with each other, expressing fear and anger.

Imagine living in one of the coldest places on Earththe Arctic. This book introduces readers to a regular and interesting inhabitant of the Arctic, the polar bear. Theyre huge meat-eating roamers of the harsh tundra, especially suited to a life on ice-covered terrain and in frigid waters. Fact boxes share supporting information, and the narrative highlights concerns about the future of polar bears on Earth.

Arctic foxes are one of the sneakiest tundra animals. Their fur blends in with the Arctic landscape year-round, allowing them to sneak up on their prey as well as trail polar bears to snag their leftovers. Arctic foxes have many other adaptations to the cold, including thick fur, a bushy tail, and the ability to burrow underground. This winsome book exposes these clever creatures in their tundra home.

Mount Terror off the coast of Antarctica was named after a ship. While there's plenty to fear about this landform, which is actually a volcano, the scariest facts of all concern the terrifying natural conditions of Antarctica. Readers will learn about Mount Terror and the explorers who risked their lives to learn about it and other parts of the frozen Antarctic. Some, such as Robert Falcon Scott, didn't live to tell the tale. Vivid photographs and frightening facts of this landscape will inspire readers' imaginations.

A polar bear must be patient to get its favorite meal: the ringed seal. It often lays besides a seal's breathing hole waiting for it to pop up for a breath. The tricky seal makes many breathing holes in the ice, though. Readers learn other ways that these big lumbering bears, the largest land predators, hunt for food in their frozen homes. A map, graphic organizer, and fact boxes make this book a valuable guide for future Arctic explorers.

Caves are one of the least explored places left on Earth, even though many caves are open to the public. Usually for a small fee, anyone can don a hardhat and step into an area that may be thousands of years in the making. Other caves are much harder to find and explore safely. Readers will learn about the adventure and danger involved in caving, and spelunking. They will also discover the science behind caves, including mineral formations and wildlife. Stunning photographs engage readers and provide a sense of what being a spelunker is like.

Mount Terror off the coast of Antarctica was named after a ship. While there's plenty to fear about this landform, which is actually a volcano, the scariest facts of all concern the terrifying natural conditions of Antarctica. Readers will learn about Mount Terror and the explorers who risked their lives to learn about it and other parts of the frozen Antarctic. Some, such as Robert Falcon Scott, didn't live to tell the tale. Vivid photographs and frightening facts of this landscape will inspire readers' imaginations.