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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
Antarctica Antarctica April Pulley Sayre Describes unique characteristics of the Antarctic continent including its landscapes, geology, weather and climate, coastlines, air and soil as well as its plants and animals. OL15123019W
Menorah Under the Sea Menorah Under the Sea Esther Susan Heller December is summer in Antarctica, and the warmer temperatures and constant daylight make it the best time for scientists to work. Diving for sea urchins at the bottom of the frigid sea, marine biolog… OL15186811W
Spotlight on Antarctica Spotlight on Antarctica A. R. Schaefer "An introduction to Antarctica including climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people"--Provided by publisher. OL15538553W
Can you survive Antarctica? Can you survive Antarctica? Rachael Hanel "Describes the fight for survival while exploring Antarctica"--Provided by publisher. OL15920913W
Introducing Antarctica Introducing Antarctica Anita Ganeri Ages 7+ Where is Antarctica? Does anyone live there? Do any plants grow in Antarctica? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Antarctica throug… OL17416687W
Byrd & Igloo Byrd & Igloo Samantha Seiple A narrative account of the daring adventures of the legendary polar explorer and aviator and his loveable dog companion draws on letters, diaries, interviews, newspaper clippings, and expedition reco… OL17882934W
Antarctica Antarctica David Petersen An overview of the history, geography, climate, and wildlife of Antarctica. OL1800560W
Endurance Endurance Janice Marriott Describes how the men of Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 Antarctic Expedition survived when their ship was crushed by ice. Suggested level: primary. OL18159432W
Braving the frozen frontier Braving the frozen frontier Rebecca L. Johnson Describes the day-to-day experiences of several women who work as scientists, helicopter pilots, snowplow drivers, and doctors in Antarctica. OL1875618W
Antarctica Antarctica George, Michael Describes the geography, plant and animal life, climate, and history of human exploration of Antarctica, the southernmost and coldest place on Earth. OL1951835W
A seal named Patches A seal named Patches Roxanne Beltran Two polar explorers are out to solve a mystery: Where is their special seal, Patches? OL19733066W
Shackleton's journey Shackleton's journey William Grill Young, up-and-coming illustrator William Grill weaves a detailed visual narrative of Shackleton's journey to Antarctica. OL19991620W
Antarctica Antarctica Jonathan Scott,Angela Scott The survival of the white continent's most famous inhabitants is the subject of this beautiful book. The beauty of Antarctic and its penguin population is brought to life with a delightful series of … OL21809122W
Antarctic expedition Antarctic expedition Anita Ganeri Join Lucy in DK Reads Arctic Expedia, on her scientific expedition to Antarctica to drill ice cores for research. Experience the harsh conditions of this polar landscape, discover how to survive, and… OL24248445W
Into the White Into the White Joanna Grochowicz 268 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : 20 cm OL25404208W
Trapped by the Ice Trapped by the Ice Michael McCurdy Describes the events of the 1914 Shackleton Antarctic expedition when, after being trapped in a frozen sea for nine months, the expedition ship, the Endurance, was finally crushed and Shackleton and … OL2638229W
Ice story Ice story Elizabeth Cody Kimmel Describes the events of the 1914 Shackleton Antarctic expedition, when the ship the Endurance was crushed in a frozen sea and the men made the perilous journey across ice and stormy seas to reach inh… OL449618W
Destination, Antarctica Destination, Antarctica Robert Swan Follows the British adventurer Robert Swan and two other explorers on an exciting and dangerous 900-mile trek to the South Pole, following in the footsteps of Swan's chidhood hero, Robert Falcon Scot… OL4973639W
Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World Jennifer L. Armstrong A very comprehensive account of one of the most important scientific and cultural expeditions in the western world--the third exploration of Antarctica, in 1914. This text captures the emotions, stre… OL891707W
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