Describes the landforms and animals found in Antarctica, explains what scientists do there, and tells what life is like for them.

Originally published as Usborne Beginners: Antarctica. Includes index.

Down south - A land of ice - Icebergs ahead! - Life on the ice - Keeping warm - Crossing the ice - Under the sea - Pick of the penguins - Blubbery beast - Giants of the deep - Soaring seabirds - Race for the Pole - Antarctic adventure - Good guests - Glossary of Antarctic words - Websites to visit - Index.