The story will give kids the scoop on Antarctica including how the continent formed, how cold it is, who owns the continent, who wants to own it, the history of adventurers who went there and the wildlife, including penguins. Environmental issues are also addressed. Mimi is way too cold Papa lands the Mystery Girl on an ice floe (that means it will float away ). Grant encounters penguins up close and personal. And Christina is intrigued by how you even survive here. There's plenty of history, science, and strange characters to make a mystery
More about the Around the World in 80 Mysteries series:
Travel around the world with Christina and Grant as they visit famous places in 80 countries. Exciting adventures include history, geography, culture, and more of each country they visit. A fun way to learn about fascinating places around the world Each book includes a map, inline glossary definitions, and lots more
Kids can visit the www.carolemarshmysteries.com website to:
Join the Carole Marsh Mysteries Fan Club
Write a letter to Christina, Grant, Mimi, or Papa
Cast their vote for where the next mystery should take place
Find fascinating facts about the countries where the mysteries take place
Track their reading on an international map
Take the Fact or Fiction online quiz
Play the Around-the-World Scavenger Hunt computer game
Find out where The Mystery Girl is flying next
And more
Read all the books in any order
Click HERE to read the first three chapters
Each mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that keep kids begging for more Each mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Each Carole Marsh Mystery also has an Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile Level, and a Fountas & Pinnell guided reading level.