Explores the rugged and lonely wilderness of frozen lands and icy seas which sweep around the top of the earth and which are rich with wildlife and scenery.

Describes the characteristics of the tundra and the plants and animals that live there.

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

"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? This title explores 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."--Website.