Throughout history, people have always explored new frontiers. Adventure, fame, and scientific discovery have all driven humans to forge into the unknown. This title examines the exploration of polar regions. Easy-to-read, engaging text takes readers to the Arctic and Antarctic, examines the explorers who journeyed to these frigid areas, and traces the development of the technology and techniques that made this exploration possible. Well-placed sidebars, vivid photos, helpful maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of the topic. Additional features include a table of contents, a selected bibliography, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. "Essential Library" -- Back cover.

Murder, mayhem, and mutiny in the Arctic -- Quests for a Northwest passage -- In search of a southern continent -- Heroic journeys to the North -- The race to terra incognita -- Exploring by air and by sea in the Arctic -- Conflict and compromise in Antarctica -- The future of polar exploration.