Discover the mysterious frozen world of Antarctica along with intrepid
explorers from Captain Cook to Shackleton, Scott, and Byrd. These 30
full-page black-and-white illustrations portray highlights from the
international contest to reach the South Pole, plus wildlife,
snow-covered landscapes, and other fascinating aspects of the remote
region. Scientifically accurate in every respect, this book was created
by an illustrator and a curator affiliated with the American Museum of
Natural History.