Polar Section 3 while illustrator Isabella Kung captures

while illustrator Isabella Kung captures the animals’ movements and gestures in a way that is sure to delight

With its reindeer

German children left to fend for themselves in the final days of World War II

presents the compelling

Younger kids can help Mom or Dad—just like Mei-Mei—while older kids can make it themselves

Polar Section 3 while illustrator Isabella Kung capturesFrom the author of the critically acclaimed The Boreal Forest, a stunning exploration of the animals that have adapted to survive in Earth's harsh polar regions. The Arctic and Antarctica, at opposite ends of the Earth, have much in common: bitter cold, ferocious winds and darkness lasting six months. Despite these harsh conditions, many animals have adapted to stay alive in the polar regions. This evocative and beautifully illustrated book from the