antarctica

Describes how marine biologist David Ginsburg celebrated the first night of Hanukkah while studying sea urchins in Antarctica.

Detailed photos and full-color maps help take readers on a fascinating visual journey through the diverse and intriguing continents of Australia and Oceania, and Antarctica! This book's appealing format highlights the facts about the human and physical geography of these continents. Readers will put their analytical skills to use to interpret different types of maps as sources of information, from physical maps that show the region's landmarks to political maps that teach about the region's countries to interesting cultural and thematic maps.

"Join this Ad?lie penguin chick, as she leaves the nesting ground and sets out across the vast Antarctic ocean, swimming through the open southern waters and deep under the ice while she explores this small corner of our blue planet"--Back cover.

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.

What does it take to move forty dogs, three sleds, twenty tons of food and gear, and six men from all over the world across nearly four thousand of the coldest miles on earth? Cathy de Moll, the executive director of the 1990 International Trans-Antarctica Expedition, introduces leaders Will Steger and Jean-Louis Etienne, who made it happen. There were several other international members of the team as well. As important as the perservation of Antarctica is, one of the greatest lessons learned was that the international cooperation that was needed for the expedition's success is every bit as essential as that of preservation.

Journey to the Poles to observe the animals that struggle to survive in regions of extreme cold.

Provides an exploration of Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica, discussing their climates, wildlife, natural landmarks, industries, sports and more, using maps.

Bill Cassidy chronicles the experiences he had while on meteorite recovery expeditions in the Antarctic and describes the U.S. Antarctic Search for Meteorites project and its influence on scientists' understanding of the Moon, Mars, and the asteroid belt.

Provides descriptions of the major characteristics, voice, size, and distribution and biology of the birds and marine mammals of the Antarctic, features an overview of the region, and includes photographs, maps, and travel tips.