What is it like to live and work at the poles? How many mysteries do these ice worlds hold and what are scientists hoping to find by researching them? How is climate change affecting polar regions and what does the future hold for two of Earth's last great wildernesses? Discover life and science on the edge in this fascinating exploration of one of our planet's most extreme environments.
The Research on the Edge series examines how scientists live and work in some of Earth's most extreme habitats. It looks at how they carry out their research and how the discoveries they make are changing our lives. The series also explores the many adventures, challenges and dangers of daily life for scientists researching 'on the edge'.
An exciting read for children aged 9+, for geography and science projects, or simply as a great leisure read.
| ISBN: | 9780750289900 |
| Publication date: | 22nd October 2015 |
| Author: | Louise Spilsbury |
| Publisher: | Wayland an imprint of Hachette Children's Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Research on the Edge |
| Genres: |
Work / Industry People / Places Science |