Amazing Arctic and Antarctic Projects
You Can Build Yourself

Explore the earth's polar regions with 25 interactive projects, activities, and experiments. Kids ages 9 and up will discover that the coldest places on earth hold fascinating scientific wonders and mysteries. Historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and fascinating trivia support the fun projects to teach young readers about the harsh polar climate, immense Arctic tundra, magical Northern Lights, vast glaciers, ancient frozen lakes, remarkable animals and plants, brave explorers, innovative people who live or work at the top and bottom of the world, and the vital importance of conservation. With Amazing Arctic and Antarctic Projects You Can Build Yourself kids will gain an appreciation for the exciting and extraordinary polar environments.


ISBN 13: 9781934670088
Price: $15.95 US
GRL:
Grade Level: 4-6
Ages: 9-12
Subject: Environment
Trim Size: 8 x 10
Color: Black & White
Page Count: 128
Author: Carmella Van Vleet
Illustrator: Steven Weinberg
Also Available: Case Bound

School Library Journal—"This is much more than a project book. The 12 chapters are clearly written and introduce the polar regions in a comprehensive way, explaining the harsh climates that result from the Earth's tilt, the habitats and inhabitants (both animal and human), exploration and explorers, the lifestyle and research taking place in Antarctica, and the impact of global warming on the poles. The hands-on activities include science experiments, games, and crafts that range from papier-mache to sewing and carpentry."

 

Kid Lit Saves World"This book is full of hands-on projects to help kids understand the Polar Regions, their animal and plant life as well as these regions' importance and its relationship to global warming. Clearly illustrated projects appear with well-written lessons on subjects such as exploration of the polar region, animals of the tundra, the scientists who work on the poles, and the Inuit people. A great glossary, and good vocabulary sidebars. Bonus: Printed on recycled content paper, with a note on the Green Press Initiative at front, this book's publisher walks the talk!" 

 

Cobblestone Magazine"Amazing Arctic & Antarctic Projects You Can Build Yourself introduces readers to the animals and environments of the North and South poles, and then offers activities,  from making a polar bear coin collector,  to sun goggles  to provide fun, hands-on learning. Grade 3 and up."

 

Dr. Becky Ball, Postdoctoral Research Associate Environmental Studies Program, Dartmouth College McMurdo Dry Valleys Long-Term Ecological Research Program "The book is fun! It gives kids a hands-on way to understand the polar regions and why they are important, and puts two seemingly inaccessible areas of Earth right into their laps. I hope it will inspire the next generation of curious and adventurous polar scientists! "


Rita Colwell, Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland, College Park, and Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health—
"A very cleverly illustrated book chockfull of interesting facts and observations suitable for children and young adults. A definite purchase for grandparents for their grandchildren!"

Will Steger Foundation—"A fantastic educational resource for any person interested in understanding the critical link between the polar regions and implications of climate change on our planet."

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