Where Is Antarctica?

Where is/are...?

by Sarah Fabiny, Who HQ, Jerry Hoare (Illustrator)

Explore Antarctica--the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth--in this adventure-filled title in the Who HQ series.

Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often died) there in the hope of discovering a land that always seemed out of reach. This book introduces readers to this desert--yes, desert!--continent that holds about 90 percent of the world's ice; showcases some of the 200 species that call Antarctica home, including the emperor penguin; and discusses environmental dangers to the continent, underscoring how what happens to Antarctica affects the entire world.

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens, Geography, Science, Juvenile, History

112 pages, Paperback

Published January 22, 2019

Reviews

[Janete on hiatus due health issues · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 stars. A little boring, but intersting in some parts.

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a Great book for 3rd or 4th grade reader.

[lucy · Rating 3 out of 5]

didn't hate it but didn't love it! it was just very simple and easy, i learned a lot!

[Mariangel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daniel: Antarctica is the continent at the bottom of the world, in which is the almost inaccessible South Pole. Vinson Massif is the tallest mountain in Antarctica and there is an underice lake named Lake Vostok. Antarctica is split into two parts by the Transantarctic Mountains. Its two parts are Greater Antarctica, which holds the South Pole, and Lesser Antarctica, which is very mountainous. There are three climates: the central, with strong winds and average temperature of -58 F; the coastal, usually as low as 15 F but with even stronger winds, and the peninsula, which is rarely below 14 F and can reach above freezing temperatures. Amundsen and Scott both wanted to be the first person to reach the South Pole. Roald Amundsen won because of two reasons: he made the land journey as short as possible, and he wore the right type of clothing, reindeer and sealskins. For these reasons, Amundsen reached the Pole 34 days before Scott. Scott tragically died of cold while returning from the South Pole.

The drawings in this book are wonderfully realistic.

[Zoey Schaefer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great non-fiction read for young readers. Although full of facts and information, it was presented in an interesting way which kept interest levels high.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good and quick nonfiction book. Told about the first people to get to Antarctica and what’s happening there now.

[kayla elledge · Rating 5 out of 5]

I already know we're Antarctica is its at the North pole

[Victoria B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little book packs a lot of information in an interesting way. It covers discovery, exploration, animals, climate, terrain, plant life, current research stations, tourism, and problems facing the continent. The timeline mentions dinosaur bones found there (although no mention in the actual book - it would've been nice to know how many & what kind). I feel like this book gives a pretty thorough overview without being too dense or overwhelming.

[Erika Hunziker]

It is about how people discovered Antartica and the many animals that live in Antartica. I liked this book because it talked about the history of Antartica and how Antartica was founded. I would use this book in a science lesson to teach about the many kinds of Animals in Antartica and what is happening in Antartica as a result of global warming.

[Jo Oehrlein · Rating 4 out of 5]

Small format book, which makes the side bars (which take up whole pages) seem bigger interruptions than they are.

Lots of history of the discovery and exploration of Antarctica, with info on latitude/longitude, tectonic plates, etc.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

We love these series on our home. They are full of good information and facts for my son to understand. The chapters are not too long for him to sit through and we both love the pictures. We loved learning about the explorers, science stations, animals and the terrain.

[Yvonne]

Very interesting book with a good overall history of explorers of Antarctica and of the history.

[TBR · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best series books ever

[Vani Ghanate · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read that covers quite some info about Antarctica in a very comprehensive manner

[Lindy White · Rating 5 out of 5]

:)

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

There was apparently a LOT I didn't know about Antarctica!

[Emilee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a lot of interesting facts about AntarcticA. I found it cool.

[Owen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good not all that interesting. If your interested in ant rica you should read.

[Hadley · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s a good book, it’s just kind of boring.

[Amelia · Rating 2 out of 5]

It is a great book for little ones those who want an easy read. The book has good facts and information.

[Bryce · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was good.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very interesting book topic that sums up a lot about the history of Antartica. There are many interesting facts in this book. It is well worth the read.

[Shannon Wunderlich]

Chapter book but a quick read. Interesting. It does mention some explorers dying. And climate change (at the end).

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
I just know if I went to Antarctica, I would never get the chill out of my bones.

[L.A.]

Started, but not interesting enough to skim through for a 4-year-old. (Have been able to do this with others in the series.)

[Tracy Ebeling · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these books shirt but packed with information!