The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Arctic and Antarctic

by Jack Williams, Chris Eliopoulos (Illustrator), Ann Bancroft (Foreword by)

Now armchair adventurers can find out about the physical, geological, and climatological conditions of the poles; their unique flora, fauna, and human inhabitants; the history of the greatest polar expeditions, the exciting scientific research being conducted there, and what changing climate conditions might mean to the future of this vast and fascinating realm.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

352 pages, Paperback

First published August 5, 2003

Reviews

[Jim Blessing · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am tentatively thinking of visiting Antarctica and this was minimally informative.

[Lbethsharp · Rating 4 out of 5]

silly enough this book was useful. When going to Svalbard one should watch out for polar bears and wear warms clothes!