The Polar Regions

Dive into the icy waters of the polar regions! This Primary Source Reader describes the climate, wildlife, and people found in Earth’s most frigid environments. The Polar Regions • Covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of the Arctic and Antarctic Circles • Engages students with full-color images and maps • Incorporates both physical and cultural geography with the “Map It!” activity • Includes a glossary and index, key discussion questions, and other tools to support social studies instruction The polar regions are lands of timeless tradition and snow-covered beauty. This teacher-approved book provides students with the chance to understand life in the polar regions, including the history of indigenous peoples in the regions. With rich grade-level text and plenty of helpful text features, this Around the World reader brings the icy wonders of the polar regions to life for students.