Antarctica, still one of the most unknown places on the Planet, is vital to the survival of humankind. In this atlas, polar expert and award-winning cartographer Peter Fretwell provides insights into the beauty and magic of this fascinating world as never before.
His maps reveal landscapes hidden beneath the ice, huge penguin colonies, seal migrations and the life and survival of the people in the research stations.
Modern cartography documents the current state of research in a uniquely exciting and entertaining way, highlighting the key role that the mysterious continent of Antarctica plays in climate change.
The author Peter Fretwell is an award-winning cartographer and leading scientist at the British Antarctic Survey. He pioneered the use of satellite imagery to track and monitor polar wildlife.
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