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Antarctica: A Continent of Wonder

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Come aboard the Polar Star and accompany its crew on their half-year stay in Antarctica. Through full-page illustrations, children will experience the work and life of these explorers and scientists as they study penguins, whales, and seals, measure the depth of the ice, chart wind speeds of up to 186 mph (300km/h), examine old volcanoes, and withstand some of the lowest temperatures ever recorded. Kids will also learn about Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott, the legendary explorers who first set foot on Antarctica. Equal parts thrilling adventure and in-depth exploration, this book is an unforgettable illustrated expedition to Antarctica that is sure to satisfy the boldest bedtime traveler.

Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Timothy ★★★★★

My kids keep pulling this off the shelf to study the full-page illustrations of the crew's daily routines. The way it follows the half-year stay makes each scene feel like a real chapter in a journey, and they're actually learning what scientists do down there.

Mia ★★★★★

The full-page illustrations are stunning—my daughter keeps flipping back to the spread of the crew working in the snow. It’s rare to find a book that makes scientific life feel this adventurous and real.

Ellie U. ★★★★★

My kid has been obsessed with the full-page illustrations—they’re big enough to really study the tiny details of daily life at the station. The half-year crew journey is such a specific story, and it’s made our bedtime reading feel like an actual expedition.

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