research

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.

Introduces early Antarctic explorers and their expeditions, as well as the people of today and their ways of coping with this cold continent.

Describes the discovery and exploration of Antarctica, territorial claims, treaties, tourism, and global scientific cooperation in terms of the future.

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.

Profusely illustrated text describes the many functions of the National Zoo.

Presents the results of a ten-year study of orangutans, providing a scientific history of the great apes, a description of their physical characteristics, and information about their natural habitat and behavior patterns; and includes a look at the rehabilitation operations at Camp Leakey and Wanariset.

Explains how to teach a writing-based history course, discussing interpretation and assessment of historic documents, the writing of position and local history research papers, and classroom living history activities.

Describes what life is like working at a polar research station.