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A Trip to the Bottom of the World With Mouse

A Trip to the Bottom of the World With Mouse


by Frank Viva

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2012
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES

Inspired by his journey to the Antarctic, Viva includes penguins and whales and fellow tourists and a dip in the thermal waters of Pendulum Cove in this brightly illustrated tale of adventure for ages four and up. (ANT379, $12.95)

Race to the South Pole Coloring Book

Race to the South Pole Coloring Book


by Patricia J. Wynne

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2010
  • PAPER

Ross MacPhee (Race to the End) collaborated with illustrator Patricia Wynne for this historically accurate, thrilling account of Antarctic exploration in 30 ready-to-color illustrations. (ANT332, $3.99)

Arctic and Antarctic Life Coloring Book

Arctic and Antarctic Life Coloring Book


by Ruth Soffer

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Big, easy-to-color drawings depict dozens of seals, penguins, birds and whales from both ends of the Earth in this delightful roundup. (ANT251, $3.95)

Life Under Ice

Life Under Ice


by Mary. M. Cerullo | Bill Curtsinger

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 40 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Curtsinger, a photographer posted to McMurdo Station, documents surprisingly beautiful invertebrates, crowd-pleasing penguins and seals, as well as the researchers who study them in this lively, illustrated tale of underwater Antarctica. (ANT191, $7.95)

Antarctica, The Heart of the World

Antarctica, The Heart of the World


by Coral Tulloch

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Parents and grandparents take note! Kids ages 10-12 will devour this illustrated primer on Antarctica, its wildlife, research and history. With hundreds of color photographs, profiles of Antarctic scientists, clever drawings and an excellent chapter on life at the Antarctic research stations. (ANT245, $17.95)

Eyewitness Arctic & Antarctic

Eyewitness Arctic & Antarctic


by Barbara Taylor | Geoff Brightling

  • HISTORY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Young readers will enjoy this snazzy, illustrated survey of life and nature at high latitudes. (GEN187, $19.99)

Frozen Secrets, Antarctica Revealed

Frozen Secrets, Antarctica Revealed


by Sally M. Walker

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 104 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Lively, illustrated -- and with a focus on ongoing science -- this excellent book introduces the history, geology, climate and wildlife of Antarctica with depth for ages nine and up. Walker interviews dozens of leading researchers, showing the men and women (and there are many) at work in color photographs. (ANT338, $20.95)

Mr. Popper's Penguins

Mr. Popper's Penguins


by Florence Atwater | Richard Atwater

  • LITERATURE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 139 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The comic adventure of Antarctic-obsessed Mr. Popper and his houseful of penguins, originally published in 1938. Though he always dreamed of exploring the polar regions -- and he keeps in touch with Admiral Drake -- Mr. Popper and his family never expected a penguin to appear on their doorstep. Geared for ages 8-to-10, this Newbery Honor book is also perfect to read aloud (or to entertain adults). (ANT134, $6.99)

Trapped by the Ice, Shackleton's Amazing Antarctic Adventure

Trapped by the Ice, Shackleton's Amazing Antarctic Adventure


by Michael McCurdy

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

An illustrated retelling of the Endurance expedition geared for children. (ANT75, $8.95)

Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World, The True Story of the Endurance Expedition

Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World, The True Story of the Endurance Expedition


by Jennifer Armstrong

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

This book retells the story of the Endurance for kids ages 12 and up. (ANT68, $12.95)

 

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