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Describes the climate as well as plant, animal, and human life in the nearly treeless area spread across northern parts of Canada, Alaska, Europe, and Asia.

A comprehensive look at the arctic tundra and polar desert biomes, examining their climate, plants, animals, people, and future, plus detailed views of some famous or important cold regions.

"Describes how some animals survive in frigid regions, including muskrats, walruses, and the Arctic fox. With great five fold-out pages!" --

"Explores tundra biomes and covers where they are located as well as the plants and animals that inhabit them"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the tundra regions of the world and how plants, animals, and people live there.

Welcome to the arctic tundra! As you hike along the frozen ground of this cold, dry region, the tundra may seem quiet and empty. But it is full of life, in the spring when migrating lemmings munch on spring flowers, and even in the winter, when fur-coated wolves, foxes, and hares dart and prowl through the snow. Summer and winter in the tundra, the hunt is on to find food-and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All living things are connected...

"Using simple, easy-to-understand language, this beginner's guide to tundras introduces young readers to these cold habitats, showing what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how certain species have adapted to the unique, harsh environment."--