Antarctica and the arctic circle: a geographic encyclopedia of the earth's polar regions

This one-stop reference is a perfect resource for anyone interested in the North and South Poles, whether their interest relates to history, wildlife, or the geography of these regions in the news today.

- Introduces natural phenomena and flora and fauna found at the North and South Pole regions

- Discusses current concerns related to climate change and its impact on the polar regions

- Furnishes students with an understanding of territorial claims and political issues surrounding the North and South Poles

- Includes cross-references to enable readers to draw connections between topics

- Offers further readings at the end of each entry as well as a Guide to Related Topics to stimulate student research