24 Hours in Antarctica
Join a friendly mechanic for a day working on a research base and out on the ice.
Learn about the challenges of surviving in the Antarctic, explore the incredible landscape and meet the local wildlife, as you discover all the amazing and important science that is being done down in the South Pole.
- Told in lively comic book style
- Written in collaboration with leading experts from the British Antarctic Survey, and based on their real-life experiences.
- Perfect for school projects
- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... series
Chapters in this book include:
- Bright new day
- Breakfast
- A map of Antarctica
- A chilly dive
- Winter
- Underwater
- Penguins
- Life in Antarctica
- The match
- A peaceful continent
- Emergency!
- Expedition gear
- Landing on the ice
- Ice science
- The storm hits
- Antarctica weather
- Out in the storm
- Why is it so quiet?
Ever since he read the Spy's Guidebook when he was eight, Andy has wanted to write books for Usborne. He's very happy that he got to fulfill his dream. As well as writing books and stories for Usborne, Andy has published several fantasy novels about demons and dark magic. He likes playing board games and making up imaginary worlds.
Laurent Kling (Illustrator)
Laurent Kling started his career as an illustrator in the 2000s. He works mainly for young people, where he is called upon to make historic or scientific subjects more fun, and his clients have included Bayard, Fleurus, Milan and Larousse Actes Sud. He has also had comic books published in Canada by Editions de la Pastèque.