Antarctica

(Hardback)

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All you need to know about Antarctica - and more.
What's it like to live and work in icy Antarctica How do Emperor penguins raise their chicks on the ice What is an iceberg Who was the first to reach the South Pole This book has all the answers and much more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities.

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'No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set' - The Bookseller; 'Good quality non-fiction for this age group is a real boon and the Usborne Beginners is an excellent series. With its easy reading text, it is ideal for those learning to read who enjoy non-fiction books' - Parents in Touch; 'I can't praise Usborne enough for introducing [internet links] to many of their non-fiction books as it really helps children retain information' - Adventures in Home Schooling; 'The Usborne Beginners series is a beautiful fit for newly independent readers' - Rhino Reads

Author Bio

Lucy Bowman grew up in a village in Cheshire, where she spent her time having adventures outdoors or reading about them in books. She completed a degree in American Studies and joined Usborne to write books on all kinds of topics, from Antarctica to space to games and puzzles.