Experience the harsh conditions of this polar landscape, discover how researchers survive, and find out about the intrepid explorers from the past who have set out to reach the South Pole.
"When authorities in Alaska receive a disturbing call from a teenage girl, their investigation leads them to discover an entire family of researchers dead. Joe Rush is called to help examine the bodies. On the surface, it looks like a brutal murder/suicide. But the situation is nowhere near that simple--nor is it over. Upon closer investigation, Rush discovers the terrifying truth. The research team has fallen victim to something that seems impossible at first, yet the evidence looks undeniable in the lab. Now the danger may threaten thousands more"--Amazon.com.
It takes a special person to work in the extreme environment of Antarctica, but many scientists, engineers, doctors, and technicians do. Readers will learn the many kinds of jobs involved in running a polar research center as well as what Antarctic workers do in their free time.
It takes a special person to work in the extreme environment of Antarctica, but many scientists, engineers, doctors, and technicians do. Readers will learn the many kinds of jobs involved in running a polar research center as well as what Antarctic workers do in their free time.
Discusses the benefits of teaming up online to work on research projects, discussing the different ways to link up online, looking at some rules to keep in mind, and including exercises, checklists, and illustrations.
