"Atlas of the Poles and Oceans" by Karen Foster is a visually stunning exploration of the world’s polar regions and the vast oceans that surround them. The book combines breathtaking illustrations with detailed maps and informative text, guiding readers through the unique geography, ecosystems, and wildlife of the Arctic and Antarctic. It delves into the challenges these environments face due to climate change, highlighting the importance of conservation. Foster’s work evokes a sense of wonder and encourages a deeper understanding of these remote areas, making it an essential resource for educators, students, and anyone passionate about the planet's natural wonders. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Picture Window Books World Atlases .

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Picture Window Books .

Karen Polinger Foster (A. B. 1971, Mount Holyoke College; M. A. 1974, M. Phil. , Ph. D. 1976, Yale University) is Lecturer in Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations and History of Art at Yale University. She specialises in the Bronze Age Aegean, and has a particular interest in interconnections with Egypt and Mesopotamia. Foster, having published extensively in her field, was awarded the Felicia A. Holton Book Award from the Archaeological Institute of America in 2010 for Civilizations of Ancient Iraq (2009), a book co-authored with Benjamin R. Foster. In addition, she has recently completed a trilogy of articles looking at volcanic imagery in art and literature, her investigations spanning from Thera to Pompeii. Her work on the Thera eruption has led to several collaborative scientific analyses of pumice from Egyptian graves. Foster is the author of over seventy articles and book reviews. She has also been actively involved in exhibitions, special events, conferences and panel discussions. Ali Lodge's published works range from books for babies to novelty books and picture books. Rebecca Elliott has illustrated a number of early learning titles, including the magnetic books Learn About Our World, Learn to Count, Learn to Read and Learn to Tell Time, also published by Armadillo.