Introduces conditions in the harsh world near the North Pole and its many inhabitants--human, plant, and animal--and provides information on the region's history, folklore, and environmental problems.
Native languages and ways of living, including the arts of sea kayaking and dog sledding, fascinated Knud Rasmussen, himself of Inuit and Danish descent. Rasmussen devoted much of his life to ethnolo
Hans Egede's remarkable 1770-1778 journals were first published in 1818 when the British launched their great nineteenth-century Arctic explorations and such information was in enormous demand. The c
This volume includes the Greenlandic originals and English translations of selections from Aqqaluk Lynge's poetic output over the course of the last thirtyfive years. It launches the International Pol
This second volume of William Scoresby's journals contains the unpublished accounts of his three voyages in the Esk in 1814–16. As before, these lengthy journals combine scientific records and socia
The history of East Greenland and its indigenous settlements is presented by Apollonio, a retired marine biologist who specialized in Arctic research projects for many years. The author provides a viv
Penguins, whales, seals, fish, and many other animals are all part of Antarctica’s food web. In this striking picture book, Madeleine Dunphy uses a cumulative approach, combining lyrical verse
The faraway lands of the North and South Poles are examined in this revealing guide, enabling children to explore the coldest places on Earth from the warmth of their homes. From polar exploration an
The faraway lands of the North and South Poles are examined in this revealing guide, enabling children to explore the coldest places on Earth from the warmth of their homes. From polar exploration an
Robert Falcon Scott’s 1901–4 expedition to the Antarctic was a landmark event in the history of Antarctic exploration, creating a sensation comparable to the Arctic efforts of the American Robert E. P
The world of science has never been so accessible to young readers! ScienceKids books offer a learning experience that kids, parents, and teachers aresure to love. The lively and engaging text explai
In 1850, Richard Collinson captained the HMS Enterprise on a voyage to the Arctic via the Bering Strait in search of the missing Franklin expedition. Arctic Hell-Ship describes the daily progress of t
Driven by the desire for scientific discovery and adventure, ten naive young men ventured north to the nearly uninhabited, ice-covered island of Spitsbergen in 1951. Scientific progress ensued, but so
From "adaptation and evolution" to "zooplankton and krill," the 495 alphabetical entries in this encyclopedia assembled by Riffenburgh (Scott Polar Research Institute, U. of Cambridge, UK) provide a c
"Describes the continent of Antarctica, including climate, landforms, plants, animals, claims, people, as well as Antarctica and the world"--Provided by publisher.
"Describes the continent of Antarctica, including climate, landforms, plants, animals, claims, people, as well as Antarctica and the world"--Provided by publisher.
