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BBC Frozen Planet #2
Frozen Planet II
ACCOMPANIES THE LANDMARK SERIES NARRATED BY DAVID ATTENBOROUGH
Find a world of wonder beyond the ice.
One fifth of our planet is frozen, locked in ice and blanketed with snow. These are the last true wildernesses—so hostile to man that they have barely been explored, so challenging for survival that only a heroic cast of animals can live here. And it's a world that is disappearing before our very eyes.
Frozen Planet II celebrates the surprisingly diverse worlds of ice, from the ocean of the Arctic to the snowy boreal forests and plains of the north, from the high-altitude peaks and plateaus of our mountains to the ice-locked desert of Antarctica. Using groundbreaking new technologies, the book tells previously undiscovered stories, from chameleons giving birth on the frosty slopes of Mount Kenya to endangered Amur leopards in the Russian forest and orcas hunting harp seals on ice floes in the Antarctic. Behind-the-scenes insights explore the unique challenges of filming in these frozen worlds, where camera crew and wildlife alike brave the extreme conditions.
With over 250 stunning full-color photographs, including behind-the-scenes images from the making of the landmark series, Frozen Planet II reveals the wonders of the fastest-changing part of our planet, as we will never see them again.
Find a world of wonder beyond the ice.
One fifth of our planet is frozen, locked in ice and blanketed with snow. These are the last true wildernesses—so hostile to man that they have barely been explored, so challenging for survival that only a heroic cast of animals can live here. And it's a world that is disappearing before our very eyes.
Frozen Planet II celebrates the surprisingly diverse worlds of ice, from the ocean of the Arctic to the snowy boreal forests and plains of the north, from the high-altitude peaks and plateaus of our mountains to the ice-locked desert of Antarctica. Using groundbreaking new technologies, the book tells previously undiscovered stories, from chameleons giving birth on the frosty slopes of Mount Kenya to endangered Amur leopards in the Russian forest and orcas hunting harp seals on ice floes in the Antarctic. Behind-the-scenes insights explore the unique challenges of filming in these frozen worlds, where camera crew and wildlife alike brave the extreme conditions.
With over 250 stunning full-color photographs, including behind-the-scenes images from the making of the landmark series, Frozen Planet II reveals the wonders of the fastest-changing part of our planet, as we will never see them again.
312 pages, Hardcover
Published January 3, 2023
About the author
Mark Brownlow
3 books1 followerMark Brownlow is the series producer of Frozen Planet II. He was a producer on the BBC's landmark series Blue Planet II and Planet Earth and has produced many natural history documentaries for the BBC, including Hidden Kingdoms and Ocean Giants.
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March 13, 2023
Another fantastic book supporting a groundbreaking series. The stunning images and gripping stories are a must for fans of nature and wildlife. There is also a serious message noting the damage that is being done to world and how we have to do something to prevent a disaster.
June 28, 2023
A really fascinating insight into life in the polar and cold regions of the world, how animals and people adapt to it and the challenges it faces. Accompanying a TV series, the book is full of information and insightful colour photographs that add detail to the reading experience.
December 28, 2022
A wonderful insight to the life on our frozen plant.
April 9, 2024
3 stars - an insight to parts of the frozen wilderness and the animals who live there.
I picked this one up from my library as part of my goal to read more non-fiction books this year mainly due to its beautiful pictures included in the book.
It holds an important message about global warming and how it may affect the vast animals who need the Antarctic and other ice and cold to survive.
Some parts of the book was explaining how some of the pictures and TV footage was filmed and although insightful, I felt myself getting bored and skimming through some parts of the book.
I picked this one up from my library as part of my goal to read more non-fiction books this year mainly due to its beautiful pictures included in the book.
It holds an important message about global warming and how it may affect the vast animals who need the Antarctic and other ice and cold to survive.
Some parts of the book was explaining how some of the pictures and TV footage was filmed and although insightful, I felt myself getting bored and skimming through some parts of the book.
September 15, 2025
Frozen Planet II is a really fascinating non-fiction read with some of the most beautiful, high-quality images I’ve seen in a book. The photos alone make it worth picking up, they’re stunning and really pull you into the icy worlds the book explores. I enjoyed using some images as reference for my illustration work.
I also learned a lot while reading it. One of the coolest things was finding out that certain pods of orca whales actually work together to create waves strong enough to knock seals off pieces of ice. I had no idea that was even a thing! Insights like this made the book feel both educational and inspiring.
The book also does not shy away about how climate change is affecting animals and their habitats, which adds a serious and important layer to everything you’re seeing and reading. It made me quite emotional at times.
However, I ended up giving it four stars instead of five. This is mostly due to personal preference as some sections that focused heavily on geographical details felt a bit slow to me. I also kind of wish there had been a glossary, since some terms or words kept popping up and I wasn’t always sure what they meant.
Overall, it’s a gorgeous and interesting book that taught me a lot.
I also learned a lot while reading it. One of the coolest things was finding out that certain pods of orca whales actually work together to create waves strong enough to knock seals off pieces of ice. I had no idea that was even a thing! Insights like this made the book feel both educational and inspiring.
The book also does not shy away about how climate change is affecting animals and their habitats, which adds a serious and important layer to everything you’re seeing and reading. It made me quite emotional at times.
However, I ended up giving it four stars instead of five. This is mostly due to personal preference as some sections that focused heavily on geographical details felt a bit slow to me. I also kind of wish there had been a glossary, since some terms or words kept popping up and I wasn’t always sure what they meant.
Overall, it’s a gorgeous and interesting book that taught me a lot.
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