Learning about Antarctica

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 16, 2016

Review

Students will find this slim text in the Searchlight Books Do You Know the Continents series, interesting. There are two maps included that show the various research bases set up by many countries conducting climate research. Offered primarily for topic study this book does include information related to history, tourism, economy, and animal life. One page is devoted to “women in Antarctica”. Beyond class assigned research topic, this book will get perused because it highlights the bottom of the earth. Those who love winters will especially enjoy looking at all the photographs of snow and ice. The photos depict life on this barren continent. Brightly colored text boxes highlight information and pose questions to the reader. The back pages include a glossary and suggestions of books as well as websites. An index and photo acknowledgements complete the package.

Overall Book Score: very good