Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Ann and Liv cross Antarctica Ann and Liv cross Antarctica Zoë Alderfer Ryan Describes the journey of Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen, who in 2000 became the first women to ski across the continent of Antarctica. OL13287612W
Antarctic ice Antarctic ice Jim Mastro Photographs and text describe the varied animal life on the coldest continent, focusing on the Adélie penguin, Weddell seal, and Orca whale. OL15829230W
Can you survive Antarctica? Can you survive Antarctica? Rachael Hanel "Describes the fight for survival while exploring Antarctica"--Provided by publisher. OL15920913W
The Shackleton expedition The Shackleton expedition Jil Fine Recounts the story of Shackleton's dangerous exploration of Antarctica under harsh conditions. OL16026847W
Antarctica Antarctica David Petersen An overview of the history, geography, climate, and wildlife of Antarctica. OL1800560W
Terra Antarctica Terra Antarctica Fox, William L. "Examines the relationship of art, land and history in the Antarctic. An interdisciplinary study of the science and art of the continent. Observes life at McMurdo Station and Pole, describing scienti… OL18226292W
The stowaway The stowaway Julie Sibony,Laurie Gwen Shapiro The spectacular, true story of a scrappy teenager from New York's Lower East Side who stowed away on the Roaring Twenties' most remarkable feat of science and daring: an expedition to Antarctica. It … OL19729654W
Cold, Cold Heart Cold, Cold Heart Christine Poulson 1 online resource OL21158826W
Antarctica Antarctica Maurene J. Hinds Basic information about the coldest place on Earth. OL24248447W
The magic pomegranate The magic pomegranate Peninnah Schram The contest has begun! Three brothers travel to different countries to find the most unusual gift. The oldest brother finds a looking glass that shows him places far away. The middle brother buys a f… OL4457350W
Antarctic law and politics Antarctic law and politics F. M. Auburn A review of the Antarctic Treaty regime, and its increasing inability to deal with the urgent issues of vast resources (oil, gas, krill, fresh water) and sovereignty disputes. OL6092445W