Expedition to the Arctic
The Arctic is the opposite of a vacation destination. In this unique book, diary entries of a fictional explorer present exciting glimpses into what it takes to reach the Geographic North Pole. Each entry is accompanied by related scientific and historical information, offering a well-rounded examination of the Arctic climate and landscape. Polar explorers face dangers such as hypothermia, frostbite, whiteouts, and polar bear attacks. However, they also experience the stark beauty of a frozen wilderness. Various kinds of fact boxes and vivid photographs add veracity and interest to this daunting expedition.
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Expedition to the Arctic
The Arctic is the opposite of a vacation destination. In this unique book, diary entries of a fictional explorer present exciting glimpses into what it takes to reach the Geographic North Pole. Each entry is accompanied by related scientific and historical information, offering a well-rounded examination of the Arctic climate and landscape. Polar explorers face dangers such as hypothermia, frostbite, whiteouts, and polar bear attacks. However, they also experience the stark beauty of a frozen wilderness. Various kinds of fact boxes and vivid photographs add veracity and interest to this daunting expedition.
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Expedition to the Arctic

Expedition to the Arctic

by Alex Woolf
Expedition to the Arctic

Expedition to the Arctic

by Alex Woolf

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The Arctic is the opposite of a vacation destination. In this unique book, diary entries of a fictional explorer present exciting glimpses into what it takes to reach the Geographic North Pole. Each entry is accompanied by related scientific and historical information, offering a well-rounded examination of the Arctic climate and landscape. Polar explorers face dangers such as hypothermia, frostbite, whiteouts, and polar bear attacks. However, they also experience the stark beauty of a frozen wilderness. Various kinds of fact boxes and vivid photographs add veracity and interest to this daunting expedition.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781482415063
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Library
Publication date: 08/01/2014
Series: Traveling Wild
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.90(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Journey to the North Pole 5

My Journey Begins 6

The Inuit People 8

Reaching the Pack Ice 10

A Cold, Dark World 12

Traveling on the Ice 14

Health Issues 16

Light Effects 18

Polar Wildlife 20

Human Habitation 22

Global Warming 24

Reaching the Pole 26

The Return Journey 28

Glossary 30

Index & Further Information 32

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