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Explore Antarctica

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this book has lots of information about the continent presented in well-organized segments that are color coded (i.e. discovery, issues for the future). the text is accompanied by photos, maps, graphs and good captions. at 112 pages it is not overwhelming. recommend for adults and for kids in the classroom.

I love this book.

A well-designed trade paperback that allows the reader to visit Antarctica from multiple angles: scientific, geographic, historical, environmental. (For details, take a look at the Table of Contents, below.) It has the clarity and wide scope that reminds one a bit of a high school text book, but unlike a textbook, it has patent enthusiasm for the subject and isn't afraid to try to cram as much information into as little space as possible!

And the pictures. Over 150 color illustrations in this 82 page book: mostly photos, but many maps, line drawings, charts, tables, schematics, all with informative and readable captions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS

A Continent Takes Shape
- Explore
- Antarctica in the Past
- Changing Climate
- Skeleton and Structure

Ice and Weather
- A Continent of Extremes
- Continental Patters
- The Ice Sheet
- Sea Ice and Icebergs

Human Discovery of Antarctica
- Dispelling the Myths
- International Assault
- The Race for the South Pole
- Human Settlement in Antarctica

Living in the Freezer
- Ecosystem Overview
- Survival
- Habitats
- Subantarctic Islands
- Dogs

Humans in a Hostile Environment
- Creating a Comfort Zone
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Workin in Antarctica

Managing Antarctica
- Antarctic Treaty
- Conservation
- Science and Cooperation

Issues for the Future
- Tourism
- Ozone Hole
- Global Warming

Reference
- Glossary
- Index