Antarctica A Journey of Discovery booklet/book paperback educational 2007-2008

Antarctica A Journey of Discovery booklet/book paperback educational primarily for middle school audiences International Polar Year 2007-2008 United States Antarctic Program National Science Fountain Per nsf.gov: Antarctica: A Journey of Discovery provides a basic introduction to subjects as diverse as the food web of the Southern Ocean-which includes penguins, orcas and shrimp-like Krill; the use of ice cores to establish a climate record extending back nearly a million years; state-of-the-art particle physics as carried out at the South Pole; and how Antarctic geology yields clues to our planet's past and its development. The booklet also includes a brief history of Antarctic exploration, both historical and modern, and material about how modern-day researchers prepare to work on the world's coldest, highest and driest continent. A very limited number of hard copies are available. Preowned- creases marks and damage to the cover, corners, pages and spine. Please view pictures, video, and ask all questions prior to buying. Reasonable offers consider Cat friendly home Sorry no trades