24 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 19 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Summary:
This volume takes readers on a fascinating trip to the coldest, windiest location on Earth--the South Pole! The text includes facts about Antarctica and about the South Pole in particular. Readers will learn who first reached the South Pole, why it's dark there for half the year, and why so few animals live there. Maps and photographs of Antarctica are sure to interest young readers and cartographers!
Series:
Mapping the earth Leveled reader. Social studies Hicks, Dwayne. Mapping the Earth.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.