"Equal parts thrilling adventure and in-depth exploration, this book is an unforgettable illustrated expedition to Antarctica that is sure to satisfy the boldest bedtime traveler."
Inspiring children to protect our planet is an essential part of the fight against climate change and the neglect of our wild and special places. Antarctica is bursting with beautiful illustrations and surprising facts, with nature, history and even geo-politics wrapped up in an entertaining and logical narrative. Kids reading this book will get to learn the importance of research and science to the environment, while at the same time adding to their knowledge of whales, penguins, seals, volcanoes … and of course ice! The stories and pictures also speak to the adventurer within all of us, bringing to life an alien yet magical landscape which in the grand scheme of things has only been recently discovered. My favourite fact is that when you are at the South Pole the only way you can look is north. If only I’d thought about that that when I was seven… Antarctica is a wonderful example of how a book in the hands of a child might just change the world.
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Antarctica was only discovered 200 years ago and since its discovery, explorers, sailors, and scientists have been travelling to the world's only uninhabited continent to learn all they can about its icy environment. This book follows the story of a group of researchers on their half-year stay in Antarctica. Their goal was to examine the animals, plants, atmosphere, weather, and fossils in the area.
Through full-page illustrations, children will experience the work and life of these explorers and scientists as they study penguins, whales, and seals, measure the depth of the ice, chart wind speeds of up to 186 mph (300km/h), examine old volcanoes, and withstand some of the lowest temperatures ever recorded.
Kids will also learn about Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott, the legendary explorers who first set foot on Antarctica.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Antarctica: A Continent of Wonder and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-10 years old
Antarctica: A Continent of Wonder features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Geography, Educational: Humanities and social sciences, general, Educational material, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Reference Works, The Natural World, Featured Books for 7+ readers
Antarctica: A Continent of Wonder is available in Hardback
Antarctica: A Continent of Wonder was written by Mario Cuesta Hernando and published by Prestel
Antarctica: A Continent of Wonder has 41 pages
£13.49
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