Penguins & Polar Bears: a pretty cool introduction to the Arctic and Antarctic

by Alicia Klepeis, Grace Helmer (Illustrator)

We all know that ice bears and penguins never meet (except in zoos), but what else do you know about the Arctic and the Antarctic (or polar) regions? Did you know that Antarctica is not just the coldest, but also the driest continent on Earth? Have you ever wondered how a polar bear stays warm in the Arctic? Sitting on the most extreme North and South Poles are two of our planet’s most mysterious regions, but what similarities and differences do they share? Polar tales the incredible geography of both regions, how polar bears and penguins survive, and introduces the explorers who dared to travel into these unknown spots on Earth in the past. We go under their oceans and discuss the effects of climate change.

Genres: Childrens, Nonfiction

58 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2020

About the author

From color-changing creatures to extreme environments to far-out foods, Alicia Klepeis loves to research fun and out-of-the-ordinary topics that bring the world to young readers. Alicia began her career at the National Geographic Society. She is the author of more than 200 kids’ books. Her nonfiction titles include Go Wild! Frogs; Gutsy Girls Go For Science: Astronauts; Jane Goodall; Living In The Rain Forest; The Philadelphia Eagles; Polar Bears & Penguins: A Pretty Cool Introduction to the Arctic and Antarctic; The Science And Technology Of Ben Franklin; Superfast Cars; and The World’s Strangest Foods.

Alicia's fictional titles include the anthology Secrets of the Forest: 15 Bedtime Stories Inspired By Nature, named Children's Book of the Week by The Independent. Her picture book Francisco’s Kites was named to the Tejas Star Reading List. She is also the author of several World Adventure chapter books including Mountains, Monsoons, and Mules. She has written over 100 articles in magazines such as National Geographic Kids, Kiki, and FACES. Alicia is currently working on several projects involving amazing animals, American history, and world cultures. She lives with her family in upstate New York.

Reviews

[Iris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an awesome title for your would-be explorers, especially ones interested in the Arctic and Antarctic regions of the world. Everything they would need to know, from what to pack for an expedition and what the polar researchers do daily to how expensive groceries are in the Canadian territory of Nunavut, are packed into these pages among gorgeous oil illustrations. Get in your warmest gear and take a journey to the some of the coldest places on Earth!

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

ATY 2024 #41 A book with a chilling atmosphere

Geography, explorations, animals and plants of the Arctic and Anarctic. Human settlements and survival skills.