Produced by the award-winning documentary company Natural History New Zealand, this book captures the landscape, wildlife and atmosphere of Antarctica as well as the fascinating detail of its history and science. The work of highly qualified researchers was reviewed by a panel of international experts to ensure accuracy, while the mix of historic and modern photographs illustrate every facet of the frozen continent.
A handsome addition to a coffee table... a required purchase for
libraries.-- (12/01/2003)
A highly readable and definitive reference.--Globe and Mail
(11/23/2002)
Concise articles...illustrated by fine photographs (many in color)
and maps...substantial bibliography... Reasonably priced,
recommended for all levels.-- (01/01/2003)
Invites readers to browse its pages ... as much a coffee table book
as a reference book.-- (06/01/2003)
With nearly 1,000 entries and a wealth of stunning photographs and
illustrative maps, this resource will be frequently used to answer
both simple and complex questions.--Booklist (03/01/2003)
A good basic Antarctica search engine in book form.--Pat
Burkette"Victoria Times-Colonist" (12/01/2002)
This beautifully illustrated guide to Antarctica features a true
encyclopedia layout, with over 1000 concise, alphabetically
arranged entries and 250 photographs that cover natural history,
climate, geology, tourism, and more.--Betty Galbraith"Library
Journal" (10/01/2002)
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