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Describes how global warming has made the Arctic's oil, gas, natural resources, and minerals more accessible and how competition between nations and corporate interests for control of the resources is endangering the Arctic's fragile ecosystems. -- Publisher's description.

"Describes the animals that live in the arctic."--

"A nonfiction picture book tracing the repercussions of what would happen if polar bears disappeared from our planet. The freezing ecosystem in the far north of the globe is home to many different kinds of animals. They can be strong like a walrus, tough like a lemming, and sometimes hard to see like the polar bear. Their habitat is melting at an alarming rate. As the Arctic ice melts, polar bears are threatened with extinction, which could affect...

Describes a variety of arctic animals, including the harp seal, polar bear, snowy owl, and collared lemming.

"This fascinating and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environments of the arctic and antarctic. Useful tips tell you how to shelter from blizzards, what you can - and shouldn't - eat, what materials are available in frozen lands for building shelter, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own in polar regions."--

The coming of warm weather to the arctic brings an explosion of color from flowering plants and a thundering return of wildlife.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to harp seals. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Any animal that lives in the Arctic is tough! This title looks into how the narwhal survives such cold and unforgiving conditions, what it eats, and more"--

From the beginning, one puppy was different from the rest. He was big and black, while his brother and sisters were small and gray. While the others lay quietly snuggled against their mother, this puppy squirmed and wiggled constantly. So begins the inspiring true story of a puppy whose boundless energy almost got the best of him. Douggie: The Playful Puppy Who Became a Sled Dog Hero is Pam Flowers's tribute to the pup who seemed destined to remain...