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A for Antarctica

A for Antarctica


by Jonathan Chester

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
  • OUT OF PRINT

With Jonathan's Chester usual playfulness and wit, and a good selection of color photographs, this alphabet book introduces an awful lot of information about Antarctic wildlife, science and geography. (ANT85, $8.95)

Antarctic Antics, A Book of Penguin Poems

Antarctic Antics, A Book of Penguin Poems


by Judy Sierra | Jose Aruego | Ariane Dewey

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Fantastic illustrations and humorous poems entertain youngsters ages 3 to 6. (ANT189, $6.99)

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)

Penguin Chick

Penguin Chick


by Betty Tatham | Helen K. Davie

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 40 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

The beautifully illustrated and narrated story of the birth of an Emperor chick and parents' odyssey to raise its young on the ice. (ANT188, $5.99)

Antarctic Journal, The Hidden Worlds of Antarctica's Animals

Antarctic Journal, The Hidden Worlds of Antarctica's Animals


by Meredith Hooper | Lucia deLeris

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 40 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
  • OUT OF PRINT

This illustrated account of a year-long stint at Palmer Station along the Antarctic Peninusla features marvelous watercolors and a personal, informative account of the penguins, elephant seals and other wildlife of the region. Ages 9-12. (ANT149, $16.95)

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)

Ice Story, Shackleton's Lost Expedition

Ice Story, Shackleton's Lost Expedition


by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel | Frank Hurley

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1999
  • HARD COVER
  • 128 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The amazing tale of Shackleton's expedition for 9 to 12-year-olds. (ANT87, $20.00)

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 entertain adults). (ANT134, $6.99)

My Season with Penguins, An Antarctic Journal

My Season with Penguins, An Antarctic Journal


by Sophie Webb

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Webb documents her two-month stay on Ross Island, site of a long-term study of Adelie penguins. Her detailed journal entries are complemented by watercolor illustrations. For children 9-12. (ANT135, $15.00)

Seabird

Seabird


by Holling C. Holling

  • LITERATURE
  • 1978
  • PAPER
  • 61 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Across four generations and around the world, by whaler, clipper, steamer and airplane, Holling traces American seafaring through the eyes of an ivory gull in this illustrated classic. Ages 9-12 (OCE79, $11.95)

Spirit of Endurance


by Jennifer Armstrong

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
  • OUT OF PRINT

The true story of Sir Ernest Shackleton's quest to lead the first journey to Antarctica in 1914 (ANT125, $17.95)

Summer Ice, Life Along the Antarctic Peninsula

Summer Ice, Life Along the Antarctic Peninsula


by Bruce McMillan

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1995
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A well written, fully illustrated account of a journey to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula with dozens of color photographs of the wildlife, sea and icescapes of the region. Ages 9 to 12. (ANT78, $16.00)

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)

Mrs. Chippy's Last Expedition, The Remarkable Journal of Shackleton's Polar-Bound Cat

Mrs. Chippy's Last Expedition, The Remarkable Journal of Shackleton's Polar-Bound Cat


by Caroline Alexander

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 148 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

Sir Ernest Shackleton's most famous expedition, as told by his cat. (ANT56, $13.99)

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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