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Scientists in the Wild: Antarctica

Dr Helen Scales author Dr Katharine Hendry author Rômolo D'Hipólito illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Flying Eye Books

Published:7th Mar '24

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Join a team of seven scientists as they explore one of the most extreme and remote environments on Earth - Antarctica.

Take a deep dive into the science surrounding the Antarctic, revealing how scientists work in remote, challenging places, armed with cutting edge research tools and technologies.Tasked with studying the changing environment and wildlife, a team of scientists will set sail onboard the Noto to explore Antarctica. To get the job done, they will use drones to track colonies of penguins, board deep-diving submersibles to monitor huge melting glaciers, and drill to investigate ancient ice cores. By studying the changing climate and what rising temperatures mean for the future of our planet, the team will discover practical ways we can help look after Antarctica and its unique ecosystem.

An incredible scientific journey around the Antarctic, packed full of fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations reminiscent of the Southern Lights themselves. -- Kim Smith, illustrator of 'Frozen Planet II'
This beautifully illustrated book transports you to Antarctica's stunning world of icy wonder and captures the essence of the Noto scientists' Antarctic expeditions to one of our planet's most extreme and fragile environments. -- Josy Bloggs, creator of 'Life at Extremes' series.
Explore the changing environment in one of the most extreme places on Earth and learn how scientists are finding practical ways we can help look after Antarctica. Aimed at readers aged seven and up. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller March Previews *

  • Short-listed for Hiii Illustration 2023 2024

ISBN: 9781838741228

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

80 pages