The Frozen Worlds

The Astonishing Nature of the Arctic and Antarctic

Illustrated by Claire McElfatrick
A gorgeously illustrated book all about the Arctic and Antarctic, for young animal and conservation enthusiasts.

Enter the world of the Arctic and Antarctic for an incredible journey around Earth's icy poles.

Polar bears, penguins, and ice glide across the pages of this colorful book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the Arctic and Antarctic. From icy rivers to Antarctic volcanoes, they'll discover the incredible secret life of Earth's polar regions. They'll also find out how they can help take care of the Arctic and Antarctic themselves.

The Frozen Worlds takes children on a fascinating sub-zero journey, showing them just how amazing Earth's poles are, which plants and animals live near them, and how we can help them. It includes a multitude of polar life, plus amazing facts on how icebergs are formed, how animals survive in the freezing cold, and how scientists study the Antarctic.
Claire McElfatrick is a former greetings card designer who now works on children’s books. Her gorgeous illustrations can be seen in the previous DK title, The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth’s Incredible Oceans, and The Extraordinary World of Birds. Her enchanting, detailed illustrations are woven in with photographs to create an effective, accurate image for children.

Claire McElfatrick is a former greetings card designer who now works on children’s books. Her gorgeous illustrations can be seen in the previous DK title, The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth’s Incredible Oceans, and The Extraordinary World of Birds. Her enchanting, detailed illustrations are woven in with photographs to create an effective, accurate image for children.
 

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A gorgeously illustrated book all about the Arctic and Antarctic, for young animal and conservation enthusiasts.

Enter the world of the Arctic and Antarctic for an incredible journey around Earth's icy poles.

Polar bears, penguins, and ice glide across the pages of this colorful book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the Arctic and Antarctic. From icy rivers to Antarctic volcanoes, they'll discover the incredible secret life of Earth's polar regions. They'll also find out how they can help take care of the Arctic and Antarctic themselves.

The Frozen Worlds takes children on a fascinating sub-zero journey, showing them just how amazing Earth's poles are, which plants and animals live near them, and how we can help them. It includes a multitude of polar life, plus amazing facts on how icebergs are formed, how animals survive in the freezing cold, and how scientists study the Antarctic.

Author

Claire McElfatrick is a former greetings card designer who now works on children’s books. Her gorgeous illustrations can be seen in the previous DK title, The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth’s Incredible Oceans, and The Extraordinary World of Birds. Her enchanting, detailed illustrations are woven in with photographs to create an effective, accurate image for children.

Claire McElfatrick is a former greetings card designer who now works on children’s books. Her gorgeous illustrations can be seen in the previous DK title, The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth’s Incredible Oceans, and The Extraordinary World of Birds. Her enchanting, detailed illustrations are woven in with photographs to create an effective, accurate image for children.
 

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