Krill- the tiny, shrimp-like creatures at the bottom of the food chain-are the elusive goal of the high Arctic quest. Researchers reveal what science and life are like in the most brutal climate on Earth.
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Gr 4-6-This introduction to past and present scientific explorations of the Arctic is mostly the story of the intrepid souls willing to endure incredible hardships in its harsh environment. Every page includes either a full-color action shot or an engaging historical photograph, informative map, or drawing. A four-page time line begins with the year 4000 B.C. when the Inuit settled in North America and ends in 1998 when a Canadian icebreaker was frozen into the ice during a research mission. The environmental concerns of global warming and accounts of recent scientific explorations, including the current SHEBA (Surface Heat Budget of the Arctic) project, are all described in an objective style. Details are economically explained either within the narrative or in relevant sidebars. The two-page glossary defines terms and includes pronunciation guides. The further-reading list includes recent titles that cover a range of topics from history to folktales to science. Report writers and browsers will appreciate this title.-Frances E. Millhouser, Chantilly Regional Library, VA
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--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Gives one a taste of scientific research in the arctic,
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This review is from: Arctic Investigations: Exploring the Frozen Ocean (Ocean Pilot Series) (Turnstone Ocean Pilot Books) (Paperback)
I was one of the scientists whose work was featured in the book. It will give all readers an idea of the difficulities and rewards of research in the arctic. The figures are wonderful and the text informative and interesting and will instill an appreciation and wonder for this unique environment.
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