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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of Antarctica. Young readers will learn about this continent's landscape, biomes, climate, wildlife, culture, and more. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, maps help readers locate the continent, and an At a Glance summary provides quick facts for easy reference"--
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"What do ancient ice, deep-sea creatures, a red waterfall, and amazing journeys have in common? They all have histories in Antarctica, one of Earth's seven continents. Discover the great minds and finds of ancient and modern Antarctica in this learning adventure"--Back cover.
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In August 1914, Ernest Shackleton and his men set sail for Antarctica, where they plan to cross the last uncharted continent on foot. In January 1915, his ship, the Endurance, becomes locked in pack ice. Later, it sinks without a trace. To survive, Shackleton and his crew of twenty-seven men must undertake a trial even more extreme than their planned crossing of the frozen continent. Their aim is to make it home against tremendous odds, with only...
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"In 1910, Captain Robert Scott prepared his crew for a trip that no one had ever completed: a journey to the South Pole. He vowed to get there any way he could, even if it meant looking death in the eye. Then, not long before he set out, the telegram arrived: "Proceeding to Antarctic - Roald Amundsen." What was to be an expedition had become a race. One hundred and eight years later, Captain Louis Rudd readied himself for a similarly grueling task:...
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"Author Leilani Raashida Henry, daughter of the first person of African descent to go to Antarctica, recounts her father's expedition while educating on the incredible geography, biodiversity, and history of the continent"--
Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest, and most remote part of the world. No one owns it; only peaceful and scientific endeavours are permitted. Henry delves into the geography, biodiversity, and exploratory history of...
10) The South Pole
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A very basic introduction to Antarctica and some of the people who first explored it.
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"Discover what it takes to be a scientist on an expedition to Antarctica to drill ice cores for research. Experience the harsh conditions of this polar landscape, learn how to survive, and find out about the intrepid explorers from the past who set out to reach the South Pole"--P. [4] of cover.
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"'Wyprawa na biegun' to opowieść o zdobyciu bieguna południowego przez ekspedycję Roalda Amundsena w roku 1911, z przepięknymi ilustracjami Ewy Poklewskiej-Koziełło. Składam słowa, pierwszy poziom serii Czytam sobie, to wspaniały początek nauki czytania. Proste, acz zabawne historie są dziełem wybitnych polskich autorów. Opowiadania napisane są krótkimi zdaniami i przy użyciu 23 podstawowych głosek. Bardzo duża czcionka ułatwia...
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