North Pole explained to kids

The North Pole is the northernmost point on Earth. It is located in the Arctic Ocean, and everything north of the North Pole is located in the Arctic. The North Pole is the northern end of the Earth's axis of rotation. The South Pole is the southern end of the Earth's axis of rotation. The North Pole is home to the Inuit people, who have lived in the Arctic for thousands of years. The Inuit people live in igloos, which are houses made out of snow and ice. The North Pole is also home to Santa Claus, who lives in a workshop at the North Pole with his elves. The North Pole is a very cold place. The average temperature is -40°F (-40°C). The North Pole is also a very dark place. In the winter, the sun does not rise above the horizon for six weeks. In the summer, the sun does not set for six weeks. The North Pole is a very important place for scientists. Scientists use the North Pole as a base to study the Arctic. They study the animals that live there, the plants that grow there, and the climate.