Antarctica

Children's Literature

This informational book on the continent of Antarctica is an easy read packed with lots of information for young readers and researchers. A fast facts section at the beginning of the book contains information on population, highest point, highest temperature, lowest temperature, and other interesting facts. A map of the continent and a map showing its size relative to the size of the United States are provided. The size of Antarctica is described in detail along with information on the land. Snow, ice, mountains, glaciers, and ice shelves are prominent features of the continent, so they are shown in photographs and explained in the text. The differences of the regions of West and East Antarctica are explained. The animals of Antarctica and the people of who go to study in Antarctica are highlighted in this book about a mostly deserted continent. The back of the book includes a map quiz, words to know (glossary), a reading list, and Internet sites. It is part of the "Continents" series. This book is recommended for schools and libraries. 2003, Capstone/Bridgestone, Ages 5 to 8.
— Marcie Flinchum Atkins

School Library Journal

K-Gr 3-These books combine visual comparisons, geographical facts, and color-coded Mercator maps with well-written explanatory texts. Definitions appear on the bottom of each page on which key words are introduced. Both books include places to see and a map showing their locations. The full-color graphics are well done and inviting. These titles are uniformly and consistently laid out so that any reader familiar with one will easily be able to utilize the other. Both Antarctica and Africa are good additions to basic geography collections.-Karen Land, Greenport Public School, NY Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.