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Do you wonder what Earth's polar regions are like? Where do polar bears live? Where do penguins swim? Why does the Sun never shine in winter? Click the links at the right to learn more about the north polar region, called the Arctic, and the south polar region, called the Antarctic.


Geography and Geology at the Poles
Magnetic Field at the Poles
Polar Atmosphere
Polar Oceans
Ice (The Cryosphere!)
Polar Life
Climate Change in Polar Regions
Arctic Cultures
Exploration at the Poles
Postcards from the Poles
Poles in Space
Polar Games and Activities
Resources for Teaching About the Poles and Cryosphere
Polar Web


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