By: Fabiny, Sarah
Format: Paperback / softback
Published By: Penguin Putnam Inc
Date of Publication: 22/01/19
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781524787592
Dimensions in mm: 137 x 193 x 5
Description: Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often died) there in the hope of discovering a land that always seemed out of reach. This book introduces readers to this desert - yes, desert! - continent that holds about 90 percent of the world's ice; showcases some of the 200 species that call Antarctica home, including the emperor penguin; and discusses environmental dangers to the continent, underscoring how what happens to Antarctica affects the entire world.
Format: Paperback / softback
Published By: Penguin Putnam Inc
Date of Publication: 22/01/19
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781524787592
Dimensions in mm: 137 x 193 x 5
Description: Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often died) there in the hope of discovering a land that always seemed out of reach. This book introduces readers to this desert - yes, desert! - continent that holds about 90 percent of the world's ice; showcases some of the 200 species that call Antarctica home, including the emperor penguin; and discusses environmental dangers to the continent, underscoring how what happens to Antarctica affects the entire world.