How we found out about Antarctica

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Isaac Asimov: How we found out about Antarctica (1982, Longman)

49 pages

English language

Published 1982 by Longman.

OCLC Number:
11418385

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4 stars (1 review)

Describes the geography of the Antarctic regions and the history of their discovery and exploration.

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4 stars

A great book explaining how we reached Antarctica, after whom the different parts of Antarctica was named, difficulties of sailing on icy lands, lack of food suplies, the explorers who's lost their lives in the quest, different kinds of living species including Adeline Penguins and Emperor Penguins, how their chicks are hatched and bred and etc... a short and informative book recommend to everyone who likes to get to know Antarctica better.

Subjects

  • Antarctic regions -- Discovery and exploration -- Juvenile literature.