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Polar

Explore the Earth's Coldest, Wildest Places
By DK
Brief Description
Voyage through the Earth's icy poles and discover frozen wonders, incredible creatures, and many other snow-covered secrets. Dive into the coldest corners of our planet with this stunning guide to the Arctic and Antarctic. Explore towering glaciers, crimson Blood Falls, and snow-covered tundra teeming with life.... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Voyage through the Earth's icy poles and discover frozen wonders, incredible creatures, and many other snow-covered secrets.

Dive into the coldest corners of our planet with this stunning guide to the Arctic and Antarctic. Explore towering glaciers, crimson Blood Falls, and snow-covered tundra teeming with life. From iconic polar bears to hardy mosses, a wild, wondrous world shaped by snow and ice is waiting for you.

Spectacular images and vivid illustrations bring the polar regions to life, fostering a deeper understanding of this unusual ecosystem. Detailed explanations, presented in age-appropriate language, make this book an engaging and accessible read for curious kids eager to learn more about these less-explored regions.

Authored by a seasoned writer and reviewed by subject experts, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge, packed with fun facts and fascinating insights about the polar regions. It is the perfect educational tool to spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of nature and discovery.

With its metallic foil cover and sprayed edges, this is also a beautiful keepsake for curious young readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241778784

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Jason Bittel is a science writer who has written for National Geographic, The New York Times, and New Scientist, to name a few. He mostly writes about animals, and tries to teach us about the life all around us. In the process, he has sniffed sloth turds, trapped wild boars, swum with piranhas, and eaten stink bugs!

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