Antarctica: An Encyclopedia From Abbott Ice Shelf to Zooplankton

Arranged alphabetically and extensively cross-referenced, this fact-packed guide to Antarctica includes over 1000 entries and 250 photographs covering climate, geology, natrual history, exploration, science, tourism and conservation.

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 facinating detail of its history and science. The work of highly qualified researchers was reviewed by a panel of international experts to ensure accuracy, while a mix of historic and modern photographs illustrate every facet of the frozen continent.

- from the back cover.

Antarctica: An Encyclopedia From Abbott Ice Shelf to Zooplankton
Mary Trewby
Firefly Books Ltd.
Auckland
2002
First edition.
Hardcover.
Illustrated boards, 24 x 30cm.
208 pages.
Good second-hand condition. Small dent in the front cover, otherwise fine.
Binding tight.
Pages clean.
Security tag affixed to back end-paper.
No dust jacket.