Bibliograph

Antarctic expedition, by Katy Lennon ; illustrator, David Buisan

Type

Label

Antarctic expedition, by Katy Lennon ; illustrator, David Buisan

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Antarctic expedition

Oclc number

904082081

Responsibility statement

by Katy Lennon ; illustrator, David Buisan

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG, 7.1, 2, 2, 177867

Summary

"Discover what it takes to be a scientist on an expedition to Antarctica to drill ice cores for research. Experience the harsh conditions of this polar landscape, learn how to survive, and find out about the intrepid explorers from the past who set out to reach the South Pole"--P. [4] of cover

Table Of Contents

Location -- Meet the team -- Antarctic weather -- The snow sports catalogue -- Ground-to-air signals -- What type of polar explorer are you? -- Base of operations -- Ice-core drilling -- Glaciers and icebergs -- How to build an igloo -- Antarctic ailments -- Famous Antarctic explorers -- Antarctic apparel -- Mawson's diary -- Race to the Pole! Amundsen vs. Scott -- The Midnight Sun -- Ghosts of the Antarctica -- Penguin prisoner lineup -- Poles apart : Finding the South Pole -- Navigation game -- Make your own compass -- Antarctic quiz

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification