Filled with engaging and practical information, this beautifully illustrated book guides readers on locating eggs and nests during the brief Arctic summer. It also offers insights into recognizing the calls of various birds, making it a valuable resource for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Akpa, a thick-billed murre, emerges from his egg, high on an Arctic cliff and learns that he must embark on a long migration before he is able to fly.
From the many animals that live and hunt at the floe edge, to the hundreds of insects that abound on the summer tundra, Avati gives a detailed bird's-eye view of the fascinating ways that animals, plants, and insects co-exist in the Arctic ecosystem.