The Arctic tundra is a big, flat, frozen land near the top of the Earth. It stretches across northern Alaska, Canada, Russia, and Scandinavia. The word “tundra” means “treeless plain,” and that is exactly what it looks like. No tall trees can grow there because the ground underneath stays frozen all year long.
Polar bears, Arctic foxes, caribou, and snowy owls all call the tundra home. Many of these animals have white fur or feathers to hide in the snow. In summer, the sun stays up for 24 hours a day, and wildflowers pop up across the ground. The top layer of soil melts just enough for small plants to grow.
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