The ice that surrounds Antarctica is immense and awe-inspiring. Despite extreme conditions, animal life is prolific, from tiny phytoplankton to seals, seabirds and whales. Meredith Hooper and Lucia deLeiris accompanied an expedition to Antarctica during 1998-99, sponsored by the US National Science Foundation. From their journals, drawings and paintings, they have created this book documenting the remarkable ecosystem.

The book introduces children to the worlds above and beneath the pack ice, the ocean lying just below the ice, and on the narrow strip of coastline. Maps of the area are included, and there is a glossary and an introductory spread with photos of the expedition.

 

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published 2001 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .

Meredith Hooper is a well-known and successful author of non-fiction books for children. Meredith Hooper is a Visiting Research Fellow in the History of Science at the Royal Institution. Her many books include Journey to Antarctica and, for Frances Lincoln, Antarctic Journal, Ice Trap! - Shackleton's Incredible Expedition, The Drop in my Drink and The Pebble in my Pocket. Meredith was awarded the Antarctica Service Medal by the US Congress in 2000. Lucia deLeiris's first title for Frances Lincoln was Antarctic Journal by Meredith Hooper.