My Antarctica : true adventures in the land of mummified seals, space robots, and so much more
by Neri, Greg (Author)
Summary
"Antarctica is a land of extremes -- the coldest, windiest, highest, and driest place on the planet. It's a world where the sun stays hidden half of the year and where visitors must undergo a week of special training before it's safe to go outside (watch out for lava bombs!). It's also a place of st... Full description
Summary: |
"Antarctica is a land of extremes -- the coldest, windiest, highest, and driest place on the planet. It's a world where the sun stays hidden half of the year and where visitors must undergo a week of special training before it's safe to go outside (watch out for lava bombs!). It's also a place of stark beauty, history, and endless scientific research. Join beloved author G. Neri on his long-dreamed-of voyage to the ice, where he taps into his inner child and encounters sea angels, mummified seals, space robots, inquisitive penguins, and so much more. Abundant full-color photographs (many by the author) and annotated comics and illustrations from Corban Wilkin depict an unforgettable stay in a land of baffling mysteries to uncover, epic questions to ponder, and bigger-than-life stories to tell. Robust back matter includes more facts and history, recommended source material, and answers to questions about everything from logistics (how do you sleep?) to cool science (why is Blood Falls red?). This eye-opening, information-packed memoir -- shaped by the author's visits with school groups upon his return--sparkles with his heartfelt journey of discovery." |
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Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references (page 90) and index. |
Physical Description: |
92 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm |
ISBN: |
9781536223323 1536223328 |
Author Notes: |
Corban Wilkin is an award-winning illustrator of several graphic novels and comics, including Grand Theft Horse and The Time Traveling Dino Detectives of Antarctica , both written by G. Neri. His illustration work also appears in magazines, video games, and animations. He lives outside London. |