"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.

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

Take a walk on the tundra. In this cold, harsh biome on the top of the world, summer is short. How do plants and animals of the tundra live? Discover how they depend on each other for survival as you travel through this fascinating land.

"Children can count from one to ten as they read about the different animals found in the tundra"--Provided by publisher.

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.

Information about the animals and plants that typically make polar regions and tundra environments their homes.