We all know that ice bears and penguins never meet (except in zoos), but what else do you know about the Arctic and the Antarctic (or polar) regions? Did you know that Antarctica is not just the coldest, but also the driest continent on Earth? Have you ever wondered how a polar bear stays warm in the Arctic? 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? Polar tales 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.

Describes the physical characteristics and life cycle of two animals adapted for survival in polar climates, the penguin at the Antarctic and the polar bear at the Arctic.

This sweet children’s picture book presents a moving story, set in a fragile Arctic world threatened by global warming. Featuring exceptionally beautiful illustrations, The Lonely Polar Bear offers an accessible way to introduce children to climate change issues.

Presents an introduction to the polar bear, discussing its evolution, physical characteristics, life cycle, predatory behavior, habitat, and the threats to its existence from global warming.

Having seen a depressed polar bear in the zoo, Grandfather and his dog, Roo, set off on an expedition to find the last polar bears. After a treacherous journey on HMS Unsinkable, they reach Walrus Bay and the fun really starts. Howling wolves and terible snowstorms delay the start of their trek and when they're on the way their tent is blown away by the fierce winds. They struggle on, hungry and cold to the top of Great Bear Ridge where they see the polar bears at last.

"Ambrose, a polar bear, and Zina, a penguin, are very different but they can still find ways to meet in the middle."--

The polar bear is the biggest and most powerful of the animals that are able to survive the hostile climate of the Arctic. Cubs are born during the cold dark winter, even though they start out with only a thin coat of fur and weigh a little over one pound. The mothers raise and teach them so they may grow and survive in the wild. Here is information about how polar bears swim and hunt, how they keep warm and dry, and the many other ways they adapt to their environment.

When Kirby, a fun-loving penguin, arrives on Polar Bear Island, she shakes things up--much to the dismay of Parker, the mayor. Will Parker learn to see how great it is to make new friends? Or will he chase Kirby away forever? Full color.

The most successful corporations in the world are values driven and consciously invest in building their workplace culture to one of a high performing environment where even the most diversified team can not only survive - they thrive! These cultural transformations begin with the personal transformation of the leaders. In this book, leaders learn how to "walk the talk" and be the change they desire to see through a participative leadership style. This book contains unique Guiding Principles, tools and techniques for both inner and outer transformation, along with the assessments and worksheets to support the leader's journey of culture change. What makes this book different from any other? While you can read this book in one sitting, you'll use it as a reference for decades. It is loaded with many strategies to get you through the varying weather conditions that all organisations experience; whether that be an economic downturn, civil unrest, catastrophic events, mergers and acquisitions or simply, competitive environmental changes. This new book and accompanying website will change the way you look at yourself - your organisation - and the world around you forever. Your organisation will become people oriented, customer centric and performance driven.

A fascinating photo journal for children interested in wild animals and eager to learn more about the day-today life of polar creatures In his latest wildlife book for children, Steve Bloom travels from the North to the South Poles, taking photographs and finding out how polar animals— polar bears, whales, penguins, seals, and other creatures—survive in the harsh climate. He photographs their daily lives and habits: how they grow up, hunt, find shelter, and raise their families. His dramatic and engaging photographs, presented as a visual journal, bring the subject to life for children. At the front of the book is a map of polar-animal locations, while at the back there is a brief section explaining how Bloom takes photographs of animals in the wild. Children will also find helpful tips on taking their own photographs of animals at home.