Antarctica: 45 Fascinating Facts for Kids
Author | : Patrick Bremner |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 27 |
Release | : 2019-09-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 1689543582 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781689543583 |
Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Antarctica: 45 Fascinating Facts For KidsAntarctica is the coldest, windiest and most isolated continent on Earth, covered in an ice sheet thick enough to bury entire mountains. Half of Antarctica's year is spent in darkness and the other half is in constant sunlight. Despite the harsh climate, Antarctica is home to a variety of wildlife - including penguins, seals and whales.Patrick Bremner brings you many more important facts about Antarctica, facts about the landscape, exploration, the climate and the people who live and work in Antarctica.We hope that the facts about Antarctica in this book will fascinate you and encourage you to find out even more about this amazing and unique continent.Chapters: Introducing Antarctica | Discovery & Exploration | Antarctica Landscape | Antarctica Climate | Antarctica Wildlife | People on Antarctica | Assorted Antarctica Facts