Author Description

Antarctica is the highest, driest, windiest, coldest, cleanest, most isolated and most peaceful continent on earth. It is a place of wilderness, of enormous size, and of great and rare beauty. It is also the only place on earth that doesn't belong to any one nation. In this book, you will learn about Antarctica's unique geography, its animal and plant life, and its history of human exploration and scientific research. You will also discover what it's like to live and work in an Antarctic station, what it's necessary to wear, and what the professions are of the people who travel to Antarctica for research and work.--From publisher description.