Books with title Polar Regions

At the top and bottom of the world are enormous areas of . . . nothing. Virtually no life exists in the frozen wastelands of the North and South Poles. However, the human spirit of adventure and discoveryto say nothing of the desire to tap into natural resourcesled people to try and conquer the icy lands. Inside, read about the courageous and daring explorers who first opened up the poles to scientific discovery. Then see how the worlds nations have worked together not only to find out more about the polar regions, but to work together to protect them.

Threatened by pollution global warming, land clearance, and many other factors, habitats are at risk around the world. This series examines some key endangered environments and the creatures that live there. With clear text, full-color photographs, and informative sidebars and maps, this series explains the causes of critical environmental threats, explores what is being done globally, and suggests what people can do locally to protect the world's unique habitats.