"Text and photographs provide an introduction to the Arctic fox."--

Text and photographs present the animals and plants of the Artic throughout a year.

"Text and photographs provide an introduction to the ermine."--

Introduces the land, water, animals, and plants of the Arctic regions.

"Akuluk is visiting her family in Nunavut and can't wait to get out on her uncle's boat for a ride into the powerful Arctic Ocean. Surrounded by her family, and with her trusty toy polar bear beside her, Akuluk experiences the beautiful sights, sounds, and animals that abound in the ocean and along the shore during the short Arctic summer--from a mother polar bear and her cubs to a family of belugas and tiny Arctic fox kits. As they encounter each...

Describes the physical characteristics, adaptations, and behavior of various animals that live in the arctic, including the polar bear, arctic fox, and arctic hare.

An old woman adopts and raises a polar bear cub which grows up and provides for her even after she has had to send it away to save it from the jealous men of the village.

Examines past and present scientific study of the Arctic, describing what life is like for scientists staying there and explaining how and what they study.