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Antarctic Journal: The Hidden Worlds of Antarctica's Animals
40 pp.
| National |
February, 2001 |
TradeISBN 0-7922-7188-2$$16.95
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Lucia deLeiris.
Hooper describes the three-and-a-half months she and deLeiris spent at Palmer Station, Antarctica, observing marine life such as single-celled marine plants, krill, kestrels, seals, and humpback whales. The realistic watercolors and black-and-white sketches work well with the detailed text, in particular showing the differences among different types of penguins. Maps are included. Ind.