POLAR

WILDLIFE AT THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

WRITTEN BY L.E. CARMICHAEL

ILLUSTRATED BY BYRON EGGENSCHWILER

From the author of the critically acclaimed The Boreal Forest is this stunning exploration of the animals that have adapted to survive in Earth’s harsh polar regions. The Arctic and Antarctica, at opposite ends of the Earth, have much in common: bitter cold, ferocious winds, and darkness lasting six months. Despite these harsh conditions, many animals have adapted to stay alive in the polar regions. This evocative and beautifully illustrated book from the award-winning team of author L.E. Carmichael and illustrator Byron Eggenschwiler explores how animals at opposite ends of the Earth survive using similar physical and behavioral adaptations. It’s a fascinating journey through a year in the polar regions, where animals don’t just survive – they thrive!

• “First-rate from top to bottom.” Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

• Chicago Public Library Best Books of the Year 2023

• Orbus Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children, Recommended

• 2023 Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award, Honor Book

• 2023 Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children’s Book Centre

• 2023 Ontario Library Association Best Bets List

• 2024 Green Earth Book Award, Short-Listed

• 2023 Science Writers and Communicators of Canada Book Awards, Youth Category, Long-Listed