Illustrated History of Antarctica
Includes information on: the geological history, the physical enviornment, the Southern Ocean, earliest explorers, whalers and sealers, explorers, the race for the Pole, science, tourism, the relationships between New Zealand and Antarctica and Australia and Antarctica
Sorry, title is now out of print.
Quick Reference
... view full title details below.
Full details for this title
| Interest Age |
8-12 years |
| Reading Age |
8-12 years |
| Library of Congress |
History, Discovery and exploration, Antarctica |
| NBS Text |
Children's General Interest & Leisure |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile |
|
| Number of Pages |
104 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 210mm
Height: 296mm
Spine: 8mm |
| Weight |
410g |
|
| Dewey Code |
998.9 |
| Catalogue Code |
31918 |
Description of this Book
Especially aimed at children aged 8 to 12, ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF ANTARCTICA provides fascinating detail. It includes information on: the geological history, the physical enviornment, the Southern Ocean, earliest explorers, whalers and sealers, explorers, the race for the Pole, science, tourism, the relationships between New Zealand and Antarctica and Australia and Antarctica. Its strength lies in the way Marcia teases out quirky and mind-boggling stories that really appeal to kids. Heavily illustrated and colourful and lively, this guide is easy to read and also very informative.
^ top
Awards & Reviews
| Awards |
Shortlisted for LIANZA Children's Book Awards: Elsie Locke Award 2008.
|
| NZ Review |
Finalist for 2008 Lianza Children's Book Awards |
^ top
Author's Bio
Marcia Stenson is the author of Illustrated History of New Zealand and Illustrated History of the South Pacific. She has been a secondary school History teacher and a Deputy-Principal, and she has written a number of books including the classic The Story of New Zealand.
^ top
