Antarctica is one of the most extreme environments on Earth-the coldest, windiest, driest place on the planet. This frozen continent affects weather, ocean currents, and sea levels all over the Earth.
From award-winning, experienced nature writer Mary Batten comes a remarkable nonfiction picture book that plumbs the mysteries of this hostile environment. With clear, engaging language, Batten explores fascinating questions that scientists the world over have been researching, such as how a wide variety of wildlife can survive in this frigid environment and how Antarctica might be the key to long-standing questions about the Earth and climate change.
New York Times bestselling illustrator Thomas Gonzalez brings Batten's text to life with detailed, realistic paintings.
An ideal resource for young science lovers and educators, this informative volume is perfect for classroom units on climate change, conservation, ecology, oceanography, and more.
| ISBN: | 9781682631515 |
| Publication date: | 3rd November 2020 |
| Author: | Mary Batten |
| Illustrator: | Thomas Gonzalez |
| Publisher: | Peachtree an imprint of Candlewick Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Series: | Life in the Extremes |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats: Oceans and seas Educational: Environmental science Educational: Earth sciences Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ecosystems Children’s / Teenage general interest: Physical world Geography |
Antarctica is one of the most extreme environments on Earth-the coldest, windiest, driest place on the planet. This frozen continent affects weather, ocean currents, and sea levels all over the Earth.From award-winning, experienced nature writer Mary Batten comes a remarkable nonfiction picture book that plumbs the mysteries of this hostile environment.
Life in a Frozen World features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats: Oceans and seas, Educational: Environmental science, Educational: Earth sciences, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ecosystems, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Physical world, Geography
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Life in a Frozen World was written by Mary Batten and published by Peachtree an imprint of Candlewick Press
Life in a Frozen World has 40 pages
Yes it is part of Life in the Extremes series