Covers both the Arctic and the Antarctic regions, with an extensive introduction that discusses human activity in the polar regions, the impact of global warming, and features of the polar landscape. The spectacular photographs features in the book are mainly from the National Geographic image collection.
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ARCTIC -- Environment -- Flora -- People -- Industry -- Wildlife -- ANTARCTIC -- Environment -- Science exploration -- Wildlife.
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Tundra ecology, Pictorial works
Snow ecology, Pictorial works
Big books
Ecology, Polar regions
Marine biology, Polar regions
Sea ice, Polar regions
Animals, Polar regions
Global warming, Environmental aspects, Polar regions