Antarctica: Beyond The Southern Ocean
by Colin Monteath

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Antarctica covers nearly 10% of the world's surface. Its ice sheets contain 70% of the world's fresh water, in some places over 4 kilometres deep. The continent contains one of the richest concentrations of wildlife in the world in a unique ecosystem.
This book contains nearly 250 photographs together with a graphic, informative text.
A general introduction is followed by four profusely illustrated sections each with its own informational essay.

Life on the Fringe covers sub-antarctic islands.

Earth the Ice Planet surveys Antarctica's ice cover.
A Slippery Path traces human activity.

Wild and Free examines the unique lifestyles and adaptations of the wildlife of Antarctica.

Colin Monteath, the author and photographer has travelled and worked in Antarctica for over 20 seasons.

Here is a book which provides not only a picture of Antarctica but also a wealth of information.

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Quantity:	1 item(s) available
Weight:	1.29 kg
Price:	CDN$ 45.00 (US$ 40.37)

ISBN-10:	189462260X
ISBN-13/EAN:	9781894622608
Author:	Colin Monteath
Publisher:	Warwick Publishing Toronto
Publication Date:	5/2005
Pages:	160 pp
Size/Dimensions:	12.2 x 0.8 x 9.5
Binding:	Hardcover