Life at the Poles

Snow, ice, and subzero temperatures are a chilly fact of life at the North and South Poles. It takes a special animal to survive in these extreme conditions. Each volume in this fact-filled set takes an in-depth look at one unique creature that calls the poles home. With the help of vibrant photographs and simple text, readers examine the animals' life cycles, body structures, and behaviors, with a special focus on how each animal has adapted to its challenging habitat. Fast facts provide additional information, while a final activity encourages readers to use what they've learned to create their own food web.
• Gorgeous photographs show animals in their natural habitats, while the text highlights the fascinating ways these animals have adapted to their unforgiving surroundings
• Provides examples of Next Generation Science Standards core ideas about biodiversity, the growth and development of organisms, variation in traits, adaptation, and ecosystem dynamics
• Food web activities help students understand the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem
• Fact Boxes introduce extra information, Words to Know sections provide clear definitions of key terms, and Learn More sections provide further resources for study