Imagine a place where the temperature is only 36 degrees Fahrenheit at most and where the summer sun never sets. Each year, thousands of brave scientists travel to the frozen wasteland of Antarctica in hopes of learning more about our planet. In this book, students can travel along with these scientists to this icy continent to learn more about their hazardous careers and the things they study. Includes color photographs and illustrations, chapter notes, glossary, further reading list, Internet addresses, and index. 128 pages.