The Call of Antarctica
Exploring and Protecting Earth's Coldest Continent
“On this land of ice, where we are thousands of miles of ice and mountains, it’s really beautiful.”
Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest, and most remote part of the world. No one owns it. Only peaceful and scientific endeavors are permitted. It is a true wilderness. Delve into the incredible geography, biodiversity, and exploratory history of the world’s coldest continent through the diary entries of George W. Gibbs, Jr., the first Black person to set foot on Antarctica.
Author Leilani Raashida Henry, Gibbs’s daughter, shares the importance of protecting and understanding the Antarctic landscape and ecosystem as climate change advances. The Antarctic Treaty, which protects the continent from environmentally destructive practices such as mining and drilling, will be up for renewal in 2041, and The Call of Antarctica prepares readers with the knowledge of why it is necessary to reinstate that treaty and help protect this unique wilderness.
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| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 8 |
| Genre | Science, Young Adult |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity |
| Copyright | 2022 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Twenty-First Century Books ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 128 |
| Publication Date | 2021-10-05 |
| Text Type | Narrative Nonfiction |
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| BISACS | YAN050080, YAN050090, YAN025080 |
| Dewey | 919.89 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 9 |
| Lexile | 1100 |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Introductory note, Maps, Primary source quotations/images, Reviewed, Sidebars, Source notes, and Table of contents |
Author: Leilani Raashida Henry
Leilani Raashida Henry is a facilitator/trainer, business coach, and education designer based near Denver, Colorado. She produces and hosts a radio show for the Connection program at KGNU, an independent community radio.
Reviews
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)
“Older middle grade and young adult readers will find this to be a highly informative nonfiction text that will help both with research projects and with building a stronger understanding of the continent of Antarctica and its important role throughout human history.” —Children’s Literature
Booklist
“The lure and danger of Antarctica is vividly captured . . . Readers will discover a unique continent in need of preservation in this appealing, well-researched book.”—Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“Antarctica is undeniably cool, and this volume makes sure we know it.”—Kirkus Reviews