My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781536223323)

Follow Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author G. Neri to the end of the world in a captivating travel memoir that explores Antarctica through the curiosity and wonder of his inner child--the kid who dreamed of one day becoming an explorer.

Antarctica is a land of extremes--the coldest, windiest, highest, and driest place on the planet. It's a world where the sun stays hidden half of the year and where visitors must undergo a week of special training before it's safe to go outside (watch out for lava bombs!). It's also a place of stark beauty, history, and endless scientific research. Join beloved author G. Neri on his long-dreamed-of voyage to the ice, where he taps into his inner child and encounters sea angels, mummified seals, space robots, inquisitive penguins, and so much more. Abundant full-color photographs (many by the author) and annotated comics and illustrations from Corban Wilkin depict an unforgettable stay in a land of baffling mysteries to uncover, epic questions to ponder, and bigger-than-life stories to tell. Robust back matter includes more facts and history, recommended source material, and answers to questions about everything from logistics (how do you sleep?) to cool science (why is Blood Falls red?). This eye-opening, information-packed memoir--shaped by the author's visits with school groups upon his return--sparkles with his heartfelt journey of discovery.

Author: G. Neri
ISBN-10: 1536223328
ISBN-13: 9781536223323
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 03/05/2024
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.63lbs
Size: 10.31h x 10.08w x 0.63d

Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2024
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2024
Booklist 02/15/2024 pg. 38
Publishers Weekly 02/19/2024
School Library Journal 03/01/2024 pg. 99