Poles apart : why penguins and polar bears will never be neighbors
(Juvenile Book)
Author
Published
New York : Viking, 2004.
Format
Juvenile Book
Physical Desc
63 pages : col. ill., col. maps ; 27 cm.
Status
Meadville Public Library
JUV 909 Scott
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JUV 909 Scott
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Published
New York : Viking, 2004.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 7.4, 2 Points
Level 7.4, 2 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Santa Claus frolicking with penguins and polar bears--do you know what's wrong with this picture? Actually, no penguin has ever lived at the North Pole, nor any polar bear at the South Pole. Using a wide range of disciplines from physics to geography to biology, award-winning science writer Elaine Scott explores some of the unique properties shared by the two ends of the Earth's axis, and other ways in which they are poles apart. Find out what makes a compass point north and why it won't work at the poles. Discover how a tropical island wound up as the coldest spot on earth and why only penguins survive there today. And learn the fascinating story of human involvement with the poles, from the early explorers to the impact of global warming. With dramatic color photographs and clear, simple text, Poles Apart offers the perfect introduction to the secrets of the poles.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Scott, E. (2004). Poles apart: why penguins and polar bears will never be neighbors . Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Scott, Elaine, 1940-. 2004. Poles Apart: Why Penguins and Polar Bears Will Never Be Neighbors. Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Scott, Elaine, 1940-. Poles Apart: Why Penguins and Polar Bears Will Never Be Neighbors Viking, 2004.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Scott, Elaine. Poles Apart: Why Penguins and Polar Bears Will Never Be Neighbors Viking, 2004.
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