Explore Antarctica encourages students to understand the management of the Antarctic environment and issues of global importance linked to the Antarctic. It provides a comprehensive guide to the natural environment of the continent, as well as its history and its future. The book provides a brilliant illustration of how to apply scientific, social and environmental research to a specific topic of study. The author, Dr Louise Crossley, has worked in the Antarctic as an expedition and research station leader, and the book has been approved by the Australian Antarctic Division. The project has been developed by the Australian Surveying and Land Information Group (AUSLIG) of the Commonwealth Government of Australia, and funded by the Australian Antarctic Foundation. It is an authoritative work for students and the interested public alike.
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"This is not only a handy reference to the fifth-largest continent but also a pleasure to read. Jammed with facts and copiously illustrated....This book will be a welcome addition to the reference collection and enjoyable for any reader, not only for the text but also for the maps and photos." Kliatt
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Explore Antarctica encourages students to understand the management of the Antarctic environment and issues of global importance linked to the Antarctic. It provides a comprehensive guide to the natural environment of the continent, as well as its history and its future.
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it's great!
11 Dec 1999
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Format:Paperback
this book has lots of information about the continent presented in well-organized segments that are color coded (i.e. discovery, issues for the future). the text is accompanied by photos, maps, graphs and good captions. at 112 pages it is not overwhelming. recommend for adults and for kids in the classroom.
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A Book Designed to Help You "Journey" to Antarctica
24 Nov 2008
By Theseus
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Format:Paperback
I love this book.
A well-designed trade paperback that allows the reader to visit Antarctica from multiple angles: scientific, geographic, historical, environmental. (For details, take a look at the Table of Contents, below.) It has the clarity and wide scope that reminds one a bit of a high school text book, but unlike a textbook, it has patent enthusiasm for the subject and isn't afraid to try to cram as much information into as little space as possible!
And the pictures. Over 150 color illustrations in this 82 page book: mostly photos, but many maps, line drawings, charts, tables, schematics, all with informative and readable captions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS
A Continent Takes Shape
- Explore
- Antarctica in the Past
- Changing Climate
- Skeleton and Structure
Ice and Weather
- A Continent of Extremes
- Continental Patters
- The Ice Sheet
- Sea Ice and Icebergs
Human Discovery of Antarctica
- Dispelling the Myths
- International Assault
- The Race for the South Pole
- Human Settlement in Antarctica
Living in the Freezer
- Ecosystem Overview
- Survival
- Habitats
- Subantarctic Islands
- Dogs
Humans in a Hostile Environment
- Creating a Comfort Zone
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Workin in Antarctica
Managing Antarctica
- Antarctic Treaty
- Conservation
- Science and Cooperation
Issues for the Future
- Tourism
- Ozone Hole
- Global Warming
Reference
- Glossary
- Index
A well-designed trade paperback that allows the reader to visit Antarctica from multiple angles: scientific, geographic, historical, environmental. (For details, take a look at the Table of Contents, below.) It has the clarity and wide scope that reminds one a bit of a high school text book, but unlike a textbook, it has patent enthusiasm for the subject and isn't afraid to try to cram as much information into as little space as possible!
And the pictures. Over 150 color illustrations in this 82 page book: mostly photos, but many maps, line drawings, charts, tables, schematics, all with informative and readable captions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS
A Continent Takes Shape
- Explore
- Antarctica in the Past
- Changing Climate
- Skeleton and Structure
Ice and Weather
- A Continent of Extremes
- Continental Patters
- The Ice Sheet
- Sea Ice and Icebergs
Human Discovery of Antarctica
- Dispelling the Myths
- International Assault
- The Race for the South Pole
- Human Settlement in Antarctica
Living in the Freezer
- Ecosystem Overview
- Survival
- Habitats
- Subantarctic Islands
- Dogs
Humans in a Hostile Environment
- Creating a Comfort Zone
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Workin in Antarctica
Managing Antarctica
- Antarctic Treaty
- Conservation
- Science and Cooperation
Issues for the Future
- Tourism
- Ozone Hole
- Global Warming
Reference
- Glossary
- Index
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