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:	9781432980481
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2013
Series:	Introducing Continents
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	669,262
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	660L (what's this?)
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

About Antarctica 4

Famous Places 6

Weather 8

Geography 10

Southern Ocean 14

Animals 16

Other Living Things 18

Natural Resources 20

Countries and People 22

Research Stations 24

Explorers 26

Fun Facts 28

Quiz 29

Glossary 30

Find Out More 37

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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