Antarctica (Rookie Read-About Geography: Continents)

by Rebecca Hirsch

Overview

A harsh and icy land isolated at the far southern reaches of the globe, Antarctica is the most recently discovered of the continents.

Rookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, and wildlife.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531292761
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/07/2012
Series:	Rookie Read-About Geography
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	160,480
Product dimensions:	3.80(w) x 5.70(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	500L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

Rebecca Hirsch is a scientist-turned-writer and the author of many books for young readers.

Table of Contents

Welcome to Antarctica! 5

People of Antarctica 9

Amazing Animals 15

Ice, Wind, and Snow 19

Learning from Antarctica 25

Modern Marvels 28

Meet a Wandering Albatross 30

Words You Know 31

Index 32

Facts for Now 32

About the Author 32