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
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS ANTARCTICA Antarctica is unlike any other place on Earth It surrounds the southern end of the planet It is divided into East and West Antarctica and split by the Transantarctic Mountains There are no countries in Antarctica but Australia Argentina Chile France New Zealand Norway and the United Kingdom all claim ownership of various regions ANTARCTICA
Transantarctic Mountains Wilhelmina Bay Antarctica is covered in snow and ice including many glaciers No people live on Antarctica permanently Scientists and travelers usually stay in camps When their work is done they leave Researchers from almost every scientific field take part in projects in Antarctica Sometimes more than 4,000 people live there at once Journey to Antarctica and discover why it is such an interesting place Antarctica by the Numbers Population Changes with seasons and number of scientists and travelers Size About 5 5 million square miles or 14 2 million square kilometers Highest Point Mount Vinson 16,050 feet or 4,892 meters
