"Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the 19th century. This [book] introduces readers to the world's coldest, driest, and windiest continent"--Provided by publisher.
Now former Nature magazine staff writer Gabrielle Walker tells the full story of Antarctica—from its fascinating history to its uncertain future and the international teams of researchers who brave its forbidding climate.
This is the James A. Michener novel of the South Pole. If the meaty one-word title didn’t give it away, the writing would.
"Delightful and hilarious."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review Turtles are found on every continent EXCEPT Antarctica.
This is a book about the call of the wild and the response of the spirit to a country that exists perhaps most vividly in the mind. Sara Wheeler spent seven months in Antarctica, living with its scientists and dreamers.
In contrast, due to considerable uncertainty over the number and position of some of the microplates within the West Antarctic region (e.g. Dalziel and Elliot, 1982; Storey, 1996; Storey et al., 1998), the Gondwana reconstruction is ...
Author Leilani Raashida Henry, daughter of George W. Gibbs, Jr., the first person of African descent to go to Antarctica, recounts her father’s expedition while educating readers on the incredible geography, biodiversity, and history of ...
Tells what it would be like to visit Antarctica using real pictures of the flight, glaciers, and penguins, along with basic environmental facts.
A beautifully illustrated guide with a fun and innovative flip book format that allows the reader to explore and compare the two Poles.
Does anyone live there? Do any plants grow in Antarctica? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Antarctica through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text.
These different attitudes were clear when Palmer set off with Powell in their separate ships to search for new islands. When they discovered islands about 600 kilometres northeast of the Antarctic Peninsula in December 1821, ...