{"product_id":"call-of-antarctica-leilani-raashida-henry-9781541560956","title":"The Call of Antarctica | Leilani Raashida Henry","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eThe Call of Antarctica: Exploring and Protecting Earth's Coldest Continent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e9781541560956\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eLeilani Raashida Henry\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHardcover (Library Binding)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eTwenty-First Century Books\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eOctober 05, 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e128\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eEnvironmental Conservation, Polar Exploration, Earth Sciences \u0026amp; Geography\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAntarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest, and most remote part of the world. It is a true wilderness where no nation claims ownership and only peaceful, scientific endeavors are permitted. \u003cem\u003eThe Call of Antarctica\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers to delve into the incredible geography, biodiversity, and exploratory history of this unique continent through the diary entries of George W. Gibbs, Jr., the first Black person to set foot on Antarctica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAuthor Leilani Raashida Henry, Gibbs's daughter, weaves her father's firsthand observations with modern environmental science to highlight the critical importance of protecting the Antarctic ecosystem as climate change advances. With the Antarctic Treaty up for renewal in 2041, this book equips young minds with the essential knowledge of why we must safeguard this pristine habitat from destructive industrial practices like mining and drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eYoung adults, students, and educators focused on earth sciences, geography, and environmental studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eSchool libraries and media centers seeking high-quality, diverse historical narratives in exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eReaders passionate about conservation, climate change policy, and global treaties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeilani Raashida Henry\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author, researcher, and the daughter of historic Antarctic explorer George W. Gibbs, Jr. Through her writing, she preserves vital archival histories and advocates for the ongoing protection and scientific understanding of polar ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eFeaturing an insightful foreword by prominent glaciologist Ted Scambos, this durable library-bound volume is packed with curated primary archival entries, historical expedition itineraries, full-color and archival black-and-white photographs, localized cartographic layouts, and educational scientific sidebars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"The Call of Antarctica: Exploring and Protecting Earth's Coldest Continent\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Leilani Raashida Henry\"\n    },\n    \"isbn\": \"9781541560956\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": \"128\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"Twenty-First Century Books\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2021-10-05\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Hardcover\",\n    \"inLanguage\": \"English\",\n    \"description\": \"Explore Antarctica's geography and history through the diary of George W. 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