Antarctica: The Heart of the World

by Coral Tulloch

Book Overview

Named a "Best Book of the Year" by Science Books & Films

"Librarians acquiring this book, a must-have for any scientific collection, can be assured that it will contribute to some reader's decision to visit or work in Antarctica."--VOYA

"This is an eye-catching book packed with gems for browsing, and the presentation makes it suitable for reports."--School Library Journal

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592700543
• ISBN13: 9781592700547
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.0" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 8 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 3 and higher

Customer Reviews

The instructional text teaches young readers at length about the frozen oceans, wildlife, history of

Antarctica: The Heart Of The World is more than a picturebook; it's filled cover to cover with facts and color photography of Antarctica, the ice-covered continent. The instructional text teaches young readers at length about the frozen oceans, wildlife, history of exploration, and more pertaining to Antarctica, and the colorful illustrations show young people everything from the kinds of extreme protective gear Antarctic explorers need to wear to the current patterns of Antarctic waters. Though written for young adults, the text is involved enough to stimulate the creativity and understanding of older children up through teenage years. Antarctica: The Heart Of The World is enthusiastically recommended for school library shelves, and also for children who are old enough to be curious about what the South Pole is really like.