antarctica

Provides an introduction to the Antarctic habitat, including land and water environments, and looks at some of the plants and animals that live in this very cold part of the world.

Recounts the adventures of early Antarctic explorers.

An introduction to the Antarctic habitat, including land and water, as well as some of the plants and animals that live in this very cold part of the world.

"Shares the observations made by the author as she joins a group of scientists studying penguins in Antarctica, especially one penguin she named, Joey"--OCLC.

Explores the past, present and future of scientific exploration on the world's most mysterious continent with a focus on announcing the latest discoveries on the issue of climate change. From Ernest Shackleton's first scientific expedition 100 years ago to today's scientists, old, new and yet unreleased data raise questions about what is happening on Antarctica and its impact on the rest of the world.

"On Christmas Eve 2013, off the coast of East Antarctica, an abrupt weather change trapped the Shokalskiy--the ship carrying earth scientist Chris Turney and seventy-one others involved in the Australasian Antarctic Expedition--in a densely packed armada of sea ice, 1400 miles from civilization. With the ship's hull breached and steerage lost, the wind threatened to drive the vessel into the frozen continent, smashing it to pieces. If nearby floating icebergs picked up speed, they could cause a devastating collision, leaving little time to abandon ship and potentially creating an environmental disaster. The forecast offered no relief--a blizzard was headed their way. As Turney chronicles his modern-day ordeal, he revisits famed polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's harrowing Antarctic expedition almost a century prior."--Dust jacket.

Presents poetry, illustrations, and facts about the animals and environment of Antarctica for young readers.

South America and Antarctica are known for their harsh climates. Despite the most challenging environments, however, some of the most terrifying animals thrive. Filled with facts, illustrations, and photos, this book introduces you to the predators who prowl these very different continents.

Photographs and text introduce young readers to the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of a number of animals that live in Antarctica.