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Gr 4-6 Double-page spreads describe various aspects of these very different habitats. In Antarctica, interesting comparisons are often used, e.g., 99.6% of the continent is covered by ice, yet the snowfall there is comparable to the rainfall received in the Sahara Desert. A wealth of information about this unique environment is introduced in chapters that also describe scientific communities and living conditions. An excellent map indicates locations of ice shelves, mountains, research stations, and the oceans surrounding the frozen land, and is accompanied by an interesting ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More