Where Is Antarctica?
Where Is Antarctica? by Sarah Fabiny is an illustrated exploration of the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth, published by Penguin on January 22, 2019. This 112-page book invites readers to discover Antarctica, a place that remained largely untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. It highlights the continent’s unique characteristics, including its vast ice reserves and the diverse species that inhabit it, such as the emperor penguin.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that delves into the history of exploration in Antarctica, detailing the challenges faced by famous explorers. The book also addresses environmental concerns affecting the region, emphasizing the global implications of changes in this remote area. With a focus on geography, marine life, and the science of polar regions, this edition serves as an informative resource for those interested in Earth sciences and the natural world.
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Explore Antarctica–the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth–in this adventure-filled title in the Who HQ series.
Antarctica, the earth’s southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often died) there in the hope of discovering a land that always seemed out of reach. This book introduces readers to this desert–yes, desert!–continent that holds about 90 percent of the world’s ice; showcases some of the 200 species that call Antarctica home, including the emperor penguin; and discusses environmental dangers to the continent, underscoring how what happens to Antarctica affects the entire world.
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