antarctica

A photographic study of Antarctica, looking at the frozen landscape of the South Pole region, and examining the lives of the land and sea animals native to the the world's coldest, most isolated continent.

A color-illustrated overview of the Antarctic that covers its climate and weather; plant, animal, and ocean life; the ozone layer; and the Aurora Australis. Includes a glossary.

Describes the plants and animals that live in the harsh environment of Antarctica, including algae, liverworts, threadworms, wingless flies, and penguins.

Examines the geography and climate of Antactica.

Documents the scientific explorations of Antarctica, examining its unique climate, natural environment, and native life forms, and discusses how these studies can affect research in climate change, microbiology, and life on other planets.

Discusses the whales, seals, and birds which live in the region of the South Pole.

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

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.

Presents the animals Robert Scott saw during his two years of study and exploration of Antarctica in the early 1900s, including penguins, whales, birds, and small, previously undiscovered sea creatures, derived from writings and sketches he left behind.