Great Minds and Finds in Antarctica

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Where in the World Is Antarctica 4 Giant Ice and Extreme Life 6 Ancient Remains 10 A Mysterious Continent 14 Protecting Icy Life 20 Life Underwater 22 Changing Climate 26 Amazing Antarctica 28 Glossary 30 Index 31 Text-Dependent Questions 31 Extension Activity 31 About the Author 32
Great Minds and Finds in Antarctica

Great Minds and Finds in Antarctica

What do ancient ice, deep-sea creatures, a red waterfall, and amazing journeys have in common? They all have histories in Antarctica, one of Earth’s seven continents. In this exciting learning adventure, Great Minds and Finds in Antarctica, you'll discover these great inventions and more from ancient and modern Antarctica! The engaging Discoveries Around the World series invites young readers to learn about fascinating people, places, and inventions from each continent on Earth. Covering ancient history to the present day, each 32-page book features helpful maps and vivid photographs that bring each place to life. From art and science to history and technology, discover how each continent's great minds and finds have influenced our world. Each book also includes after-reading questions, glossary, index, and an extension activity.

About This Book

By: Robin Koontz
Illustrated by:
Published by: Rourke Educational Media (Unlimited)
8-11Age Range
5.5 AR
30Pages
Cities & CulturesSubject
920LLexile
15-30 minsReading Time
TGuided Reading
UFountas & Pinnell
50DRA