Explores Plants And Animals Found In Tundra And How They Survive In Harsh Conditions. Supports Next Generation Science Standards.

Did you know that the Arctic tundra is the world's youngest biome? Located at latitudes 55° to 70° N, the tundra is a vast and treeless land, which covers about 20 percent of the Earth's surface. The tundra is the world's coldest and driest biome. This book helps students discover the unique features of the world's coldest and driest biome and also synthesize information to describe climates in different regions.

"First published in 2017 by Wayland"--Copyright page.

Readers will learn about the two main tundra biomes, which are arctic and alpine. The text will focus on the extreme climate, and the unique plants and animals that inhabit the tundra. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Offering a stark contrast to hot, sandy deserts and tropical rain forests, the tundra is buried in snow and ice most of the year. However, life finds a way to flourish. During the short summer, flowers bloom and animals roam the land even though temperatures rarely reach 50 degrees Fahrenheit! This title will teach young readers how plants and animals survive in severe cold.

Provides a comparative approach to plant succession among all terrestrial biomes and disturbances, helping to reveal generalizable patterns.