Explores seven natural wonders of the Arctic, Antarctica, and the oceans including the Mariana Trench, the Great Barrier Reef, Bay of Fundy, North and South Poles, the Gulf Stream, and hydrothermal vents.

Simple text and photographs introduce the polar region biome, including the environment, plants, and animals.

As well as celebrating the beauty and diversity of the wildlife of the north and south polar regions, Spirit of the Polar Regions also delves deeper by describing their geographical nature, the history of human exploration, the indigenous native cultures that have grown up around them, and their scientific importance, particularly the manner in which they influence the climate on Earth. The book also highlights how the shrinking of the polar icecaps...

Discusses such topics as the physical features, climate, plant and animal life, and environmental concerns related to the earth's polar regions.

Find out what's it like at the coldest places on earth.