An illustrated account for 9-12 year olds of a summer-long stint at Palmer Station, the United States Research Station on Anvers Island. With marvelously expressive watercolor illustrations and a personal, informative account of the penguins, elephant seals and other wildlife of the region. It includes a map of Arthur Harbor and Palmer Archipelago, heart of the cruising range of most voyages to the Antarctic peninsula.  (ANT149, $16.95)