Introducing Antarctica

by Anita Ganeri

Overview

Where is Antarctica? Does anyone live there? Do any plants grow in Antarctica? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Antarctica through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, natural resources, and famous places.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543599893
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Introducing Continents
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	16 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of information books for children. Educated at Cambridge University, she has written more than 300 books, including the best-selling 'Horrible Geography' series (Scholastic Children's Books) which won a 2009 Blue Peter Book Award. She writes widely on animals and the natural world. A recent title for Raintree, A Day in the Life of Rainforest Animals: Capybara, has been shortlisted for a Maryland Blue Crab Award 2012. Anita lives in the north of England with her husband, children and assorted pets.

Table of Contents

Contents About Antarctica 4 Famous places 6 Weather 8 Geography 10 Southern Ocean 14 Animals 16 Plants 18 Natural resources 20 Countries and people 22 Research stations 24 Explorers 26 Fun facts 28 Quiz 29 Glossary 30 Find out more 31 Index 32

Editorial Reviews

The information is brief, but engaging. Purchase the series as recreational reading as well as to support the classroom curriculum.

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