Publisher's Synopsis
Journey deep into the heart of the last great wilderness on earth, unveiling the majesty of the region in all its unparalleled splendour.Each turn of the page will reveal a startling new aspect of Antarctica - and lead to a greater appreciation of this fragile environment.With knowledge and insight, the book introduces readers to the animals and birds that make their home on and around Antarctica.Wonder at the great heroism of the region's first explorers, as they battled extreme cold and hostile terrain to chart the coast and trek to the elusive South Pole.
