Arctic and Antarctic

Now armchair adventurers can find out about the physical, geological, and climatological conditions of the poles; their unique flora, fauna, and human inhabitants; the history of the greatest polar expeditions, the exciting scientific research being conducted there, and what changing climate conditions might mean to the future of this vast and fascinating realm.

Jack Williams, a meteorologist by training, is the chief editor for USA Today.com's weather section and runs the online forum "Ask Jack." He has visited both the Arctic and Antarctica to perform his own research. He is the author of several previous books, including Hurricane Watch.