Life in a Frozen World: Life in the Extremes
Autor Mary Batten Ilustrat de Thomas Gonzalezen Limba Engleză Hardback – 3 noi 2020 – vârsta până la 12 ani
★ "Informative...fascinating.... A superb choice for students who are studying animal adaptation and how climate change impacts Antarctica. The well-researched text and captivating illustrations work well to convey the importance of conservation." --School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
Did you know that Antarctica could be the key to long-standing questions about the Earth and climate change? Though it seems very far away from us at the bottom of the world, this frozen continent affects weather, ocean currents, and sea levels all over the Earth. Its wildlife survives--and even thrives--on ice. And in the long run, so do we.
From award-winning, experienced nature writer Mary Batten comes a remarkable nonfiction picture book that plumbs the mysteries of one of the most hostile environments on the planet. With clear, engaging language, Batten explores fascinating questions that scientists the world over have been researching, such as:
- In the intensely cold, windy, and dry environment of Antarctica, how does a wide variety of wildlife survive?
- How do some species of Antarctic fishes make a natural antifreeze that prevents their blood from freezing solid?
- How does a forest of giant seaweed flourish under the sea when no other trees grow on the continent?
- Antarctica's creatures are exquisitely adapted to their extreme habitat, but can they survive warmer waters and atmosphere?
An ideal resource for young science lovers and educators, this informative volume is perfect for classroom units on climate change, conservation, ecology, environment, nature, oceanography, and more.
Also by Mary Batten:
Aliens from Earth
Hey Daddy Animal Fathers and Their Babies
Please Don't Wake the Animals
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781682631515
ISBN-10: 1682631516
Pagini: 40
Dimensiuni: 279 x 244 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.48 kg
Editura: Holiday House
Seria Life in the Extremes
ISBN-10: 1682631516
Pagini: 40
Dimensiuni: 279 x 244 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.48 kg
Editura: Holiday House
Seria Life in the Extremes
Notă biografică
Mary Batten is an award-winning writer for television, film, and publishing. Her many writing projects have taken her into tropical rainforests, astronomical observatories, scientific laboratories, and medical research centers. She is the author of numerous articles on science topics as well as a number of children's books. Batten was nominated for an Emmy for her work on the Children's Television Workshop's science series 3-2-1-CONTACT. In the 1990s she worked with The Cousteau Society, where she acquired a lifelong love of the ocean. She lives in Virginia.
Thomas Gonzalez is an illustrator, designer, and portrait artist. A native of Cuba, he came to the United States when he was ten years old. He studied at the Atlanta School of Art (now called Savannah of Art and Design). After working at the Coca-Cola Company for more than twenty years, Tom held several creative positions with other global brands. He has illustrated many picture books, including the New York Times best-seller 14 Cows for America. He lives in Georgia.
Thomas Gonzalez is an illustrator, designer, and portrait artist. A native of Cuba, he came to the United States when he was ten years old. He studied at the Atlanta School of Art (now called Savannah of Art and Design). After working at the Coca-Cola Company for more than twenty years, Tom held several creative positions with other global brands. He has illustrated many picture books, including the New York Times best-seller 14 Cows for America. He lives in Georgia.