Research on the Edge: Polar Regions

Author: Louise Spilsbury
Publisher: Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
Category: Children's, Nature
Age Group: 12-17
Book Format: Paperback

What is it like to live and work at the poles? How many mysteries do these ice worlds hold and what are scientists hoping to find by researching them? How is climate change affecting polar regions and what does the future hold for two of Earth's last great wildernesses? Discover life and science on the edge in this fascinating exploration of one of our planet's most extreme environments.The Research on the Edge series examines how scientists live and work in some of Earth's most extreme habitats. It looks at how they carry out their research and how the discoveries they make are changing our lives. The series also explores the many adventures, challenges and dangers of daily life for scientists researching 'on the edge'.An exciting read for children aged 9+, for geography and science projects, or simply as a great leisure read.

Table Of Contents
1: Working in Polar Lands

2: Polar Lab

3: Polar Lab Equipment

4: Getting Around the Poles

5: Daily Life

6: Protecting the Poles

7: Researching Polar Animals

8: Researching Climate Change

9: Discoveries About Polar Lands

10: Who Funds and Owns Research?

11: Research and How it is Used

12: The Future of the Poles
About Louise Spilsbury
The author, Louise Spilsbury, has written many books for children on a wide range of subjects.

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SKU BK-9780750289900
Barcode # 9780750289900
Brand Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
Artist / Author Louise Spilsbury
Shipping Weight 0.2000kg
Shipping Width 0.210m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.260m
Assembled Length 26.000m
Assembled Height 0.500m
Assembled Width 21.200m
Type Paperback

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