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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.

"Tundra biomes have the harshest climates in the world. From the tiny Arctic bumblebee to the huge polar bear, every animal that lives in the Arctic or alpine tundra biome has adapted physically or socially to the harsh conditions. Discover how animals survive and thrive int he treeless tundra." --

"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...

Briefly describes the climate, land formations, plant life, and animals of the frozen arctic land called tundra.

"What would happen if the frozen Arctic completely melted? Certain plants and animals rely on the dry and cold tundra environments. The tundra biome includes both the flat regions of the Arctic and the alpine heights of the mountains. This biome holds a source of food and a climate suitable for the plants and animals that live there. Learn about the geography and resources of the tundra biome as well as how animals and people have adapted to and impacted...