Polar: Wildlife at the Ends of the Earth

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Beautiful cover on this book.

“From the author of the critically acclaimed The Boreal Forest comes a stunning exploration of the animals that have adapted to survive in Earth's harsh polar regions.”

Polar: Wildlife at the Ends of the Earth, authored by L.E. Carmichael and illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler, is a beautifully illustrated book that takes readers on a fascinating journey through a year in the polar regions.

Despite bitter cold, ferocious winds, and six months of darkness, many animals have adapted to stay alive in these harsh conditions. The book explores how animals at opposite ends of the Earth survive using similar adaptations. It's amazing to learn about how animals like arctic foxes, emperor penguins, and narwhals use unique survival techniques such as fur on their feet or echolocation just to breathe.

The information is well laid out in easy-to-follow spreads devoted to a month with themed introductions and two stories on opposite pages - one about an animal in the Arctic and another about an animal in Antarctica. Extra spreads cover facts such as winter weather, seasons, and more. The vivid graphics are colorful and eye-catching for both young and old readers alike.

The book concludes with a description of climate change's impact on polar regions' disruptions that are sure to have global consequences. A glossary, further reading, author's sources, an index, and ideas for what you can do to help are also included.

Although some readers may find the font size small for their liking (especially older readers), this book is perfect for anyone interested in nature or polar-related topics.

ARC Via NetGalley