On the Tundra

People live in all kinds of places, from bustling cities to remote mountains, and from the cold tundra to hot deserts. Our physical environment can affect the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the houses we build, and how we get around. This fascinating series takes readers on a journey around the world. By focusing on familiar, everyday activities, it shows how people's lives can be very different, but also very similar, to our own.

The tundra is one of Earth's coldest and harshest environments. It is cold all year round, and few plants grow. But people have managed to survive there for thousands of years. Find out what it's like to live in the tundra, from making fur clothes to traveling by dog sled.