The Frozen Worlds: The Astonishing Nature of the Arctic and Antarctic (Hardback) - Jason Bittel

Enter the world of the Arctic and Antarctic, in this gorgeously illustrated book for young animal and conservation enthusiasts.

Polar bears and penguins glide and whales and walruses dive across the pages of this colourful book, which takes children on a fascinating sub-zero journey of the amazing Earth's poles.

The Frozen Worlds combines stunning illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts aged 7-9 learn all about the Arctic and Antarctic. From incredible frozen rivers to Antarctic volcanoes, they'll discover the incredible secret life of Earth's polar regions, as well as which plants and animals live near them, and how they can protect them from the issues facing them today. Children will love finding out all about the different people who live and work here, and how they can help take care of the Arctic and Antarctic themselves.

This fascinating book for children features:

- Intriguing information about the Arctic and Antarctic, that supports and goes beyond the curriculum!
- Factual, fascinating, and fun content - with detailed illustrations and photographs of animals, icebergs, and more.
- An engaging mixture of stunning photography and detailed illustrations by Claire McElfatrick.
- Exciting and unusual facts convey information about our amazing polar regions.

The Frozen Worlds covers a wide range of exciting subjects about the polar regions, from their wildlife to their geography and history, including a multitude of polar life, amazing facts on how icebergs are formed, how animals survive in the freezing cold, and how scientists study the Antarctic. Children with an interest in the Earth's icy poles will love reading about the ecosystems, habitats and climates in these fascinating regions.

About the Author

Jason Bittel is a science writer based in Pennsylvania, USA. He writes mostly about animals, and is passionate about getting people to connect with the wonder around them. He writes for publications including National Geographic, The Washington Post, and The New York Times, and has written a children's book, How to Talk to a Tiger... And Other Animals.

Claire McElfatrick's gorgeous illustrations can be seen in the previous DK titles in this series, The Extraordinary World of Birds, The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs, and Earth's Incredible Oceans. Her enchanting, detailed artwork is woven in with photographs to create captivating images that help children learn and inspire their imagination.