At the Poles (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781536205992)

The author of At the Pond and In the Woods takes readers to the most remote regions of our planet in this beautifully illustrated poetic ode to the creatures that inhabit the North and South poles.

The stark, cold landscapes of Earth's poles may seem inhospitable, but their snowy hollows and glacial waters hide an astounding variety of creatures, from the tiny, fascinating tardigrade to the mysterious giant squid, from the fleet-footed Arctic hare to the majestic polar bear. Perfectly adapted for the climes they call home, these animals defy logic and invite awe. New York Times best-selling author David Elliott turns his eye--and his pen--to the Arctic and Antarctic with lively poems filled with humor, admiration, and love, while illustrator Ellen Rooney's vivid multimedia art brings touches of warmth and beauty to the austere landscapes of the poles. Complete with notes on each animal in the back matter, At the Poles speaks to the preciousness of life at the ends of the Earth.

Author: David Elliott
ISBN-10: 1536205990
ISBN-13: 9781536205992
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 10/24/2023
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 12.00h x 10.50w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2023 pg. 88
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2023
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2023
School Library Journal 12/15/2023 pg. 1