MY SEASON WITH PENGUINS: An Antarctic Journal

Sophie Webb, . . Houghton, $5.95 (48pp) ISBN 978-0-618-43234-9

This biologist and artist chronicles her two-month stay in Antarctica. "A compelling glimpse of life in a field camp," wrote PW . Ages 8-12. (May)

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