Near the top of the globe lies a strange and wonderful land, where a night can last for three weeks and winter spans eight or more months. Yet, a close examination of this frigid environment reveals it to be home to a surprising diversity of hardy wildlife.
Table of Contents:
Introduction.One Small Square of Arctic Tundra.Winter Already? Back Off! Out of Sight.Where the Action Is.On the Move.The Race Is On! Hug That Ground.What a Day! On the Way Out.Ready or Not.Time to Explore.Tundra Diorama.See You in Siberia.
Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square(R)series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Book--all illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne.Patricia J. Wynne's illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body. Both the author and illustrator live in New York City.
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