As a home educator brilliant and beautiful books form the heart and soul of our learning
We love spending time together as a family reading aloud and talking about what we read
One of our favourite genres is narrative non fiction
A book filled with facts shared through story
That story might be entirely fictional or a recount of real life events
Antarctica: The Melting Continent is a stunning book
Packed with facts and gorgeous illustrations
The writing is beautiful and incredibly readable
Through the pages readers can explore the wonders of Antarctica
We learn the history and geology of the frozen continent
As we follow in the footsteps of explorers and scientists
We learn about the effects of climate change and global warming
We begin to understand that time is running out
For the fascinating wildlife that thrives in the harsh polar conditions
We begin to see that learning about Antarctica is important
Feeling a connection to this expanse of ice at the bottom of the world is vital
Because we need people to go there
Explorers, scientists, researchers
We need to learn more about what we can do to protect and preserve this frozen continent
And how we can use what we learn to protect and preserve the planet
Through the pages of this book young eco warriors can be inspired
They can see what has been discovered, what has been done
And what more there is to do
There are pages in this book that piece together the history of Antarctica
Through fascinating finds
That teach readers about the continent by introducing special studies and missions
We learn about Antarctic wildlife and food chains
We learn about lakes and glaciers, mountains and undersea forests
We observe penguins, seals and whales
We discover what life is like on the ice continent
For the human citizens of Antarctica
We think about how to get there, where to stay, what to wear
We explore a research station
This is a book designed to inspire and inform
A way for us to find out why and how Antarctica is changing
And what this special place can tell us about our planet’s future
A wonderful book, brilliantly written with incredible artwork
A fantastic resource for schools and educators
Antarctica: The Melting Continent would also make a beautiful gift
Written by Karen Romano Young
Illustrated by Angela Hsieh
Published by What On Earth Books
Come on and begin an amazing adventure!
