 The story of Marine Officer Carl Weyprecht, his contribution to the 1st International Polar Year, and the development of the Italian Antarctic Program (Italian)
|  These dramatic nature photos and widely accessible poems depict DisKo Bay, Greenland. Polar images shape-shift, as Earth rhythms jazz with the pulse of Life; and adjust to the press of human footprints. Le PuitS, 2008.
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 The story of retracing Douglas Mawson’s ill-fated1913 Antarctic expedition using period equipment, clothing and starvation rations to understand what really happened. The book looks also at man’s legacy in Antarctica (2007)
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Account of the 14 scientific expeditions (12 Arctic, 2 SubAntarctic) dispatched by 12 countries during the first International Polar Year, 1882–83. By William Barr; Spring 2008, Arctic Institute of North America. |
 This book for young readers presents the science behind the headlines on climate change, citing evidence from the natural world, including the Polar Regions. Published in 2008 by Dawn Publications.
|  Introducing some amazing arctic animals, this children's book explains ecology and climate change and celebrates humanity and the beauty of our shared world. Earth Nurse Press 2007.
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 The first book to describe the ecology of high latitude lakes, rivers and glacial environments in both the North and South polar regions. To be published in Aug 2008 by Oxford University Press.
|  An overview of Antarctica's environment, its historic, political and institutional development and the role played by humans in its occupation and management. Published by Editorial Albatros, 2007.
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 Invites young readers (ages 5-10) to explore two ocean ecosystems. Collect evidence along the way and uncover the clues! Published September 2008 by Moonlight Publishing.
|  Insight into living and working in this beautiful, yet hostile environment. This timely book includes unique blog extracts from experts in the field and stunning photographs. Published by the Natural History Museum in 2007.
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A concise yet comprehensive introduction to polar ecology, emphasizing the organisms that dominate these environments and addressing pollution, conservation and research. Edited by David Thomas; published in 2008. |  A children's tale based on a true story about an encounter between scientists and a lost Weddell seal in Antarctica. Written by Diane McKnight, illustrated by Dorothy Emerling, and published in 2006 by Moonlight Publishing.
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 The story of Antarctic warming and of how scientists are piecing together the jigsaw of causes and impacts through studying a group of penguins. By Meredith Hooper; August 2007 UK, AU, NZ; April 2008 US, CA.
|  Twenty stories by workers, scientists and travelers who describe what it's like to live and work on Earth's coldest continent. Edited by Susan Fox Rogers; published October 2007 by Traveler's Tales.
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 An unprecedented visual record of life in the Arctic. Both a celebration of the region and its wildlife and a cautionary tale of global warming. Photographs by Mireille de la Lez; text by Fredrik Granath, November 2007.
|  Photographs and interviews about the continent of Antarctica, history of exploration, life in an extreme environment, and Antarctica as a continent of peace, dedicated to science. By Lucia Sala Simion; October 2007.
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 Captures the state of knowledge on ice and snow in polar and mountain regions of the world. Written by more than 70 experts; extensively illustrated. Produced by the United Nations Environment Programme; June 2007.
|  Charts the transformation of the Arctic as the ice melts, indigenous peoples and ecosystems face radical change and a scramble for oil and territory begins. Written by Alun Anderson, published 2009 by HarperCollins.
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