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K-3Kingfisher Readers series.
Heavily illustrated two-page chapters briefly cover the geography, climate, plant and animal life, exploration, and current research in these polar regions. The last two chapters discuss climate change and conservation efforts. The choppy text is accompanied by lots of small photos, illustrations, and maps in a lively if somewhat busy design. This is an accessible introduction to the Arctic and Antarctica. Glos., ind.