POLAR WILDLIFE AT THE ENDS OF THE EARTH Written by L E CARMICHAEL Illustrated by BYRON EGGENSCHWILER Kids Can Press
E C E To my dad for three years in Yellowknife that sparked my enduring love of the North L For Kelly B ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks to the fabulous team at Kids Can Press and especially Katie Scott for keeping me focused Special thanks to the scientists who took the time to answer my many questions Biggest thanks to all the readers who want to know more about amazing polar animals both today and as the scientists of tomorrow
CONTENTS Welcome to the Ends of the Earth Where Are the Polar Regions A Warm Blanket On the Move Keeping Time Ice Cold Insects Polar Seasons Hide and Seek Baby Food In Sync Cuddle Up A Long Winter's Sleep Snowy Lands and Icy Seas Speaking Up Stride or Slide Working Together Fighting for the Future Climate Change and the Polar Regions How Polar Regions Affect Our World Glossary Resources Index