Polar Books Collection

Journey to the end of the Earth and discover how life survives some of the most extreme conditions on the planet in Surviving Antarctica. 

Published to coincide with the launch of International Polar Year, this timely book provides an invaluable insight into the lives of all beings living and working in this beautiful yet hostile environment. Find out how scientists prepare for an expedition, how male Emperor penguins use their feet to protect their young, and what effect climate change may have on this fragile ecosystem.

With unique ‘blog’ extracts from experts in the field and amazing photographs throughout, this stunning book reveals the wonders of life on the ‘white continent’. Written in an accessible style, Surviving Antarctica will appeal to intrepid tourists, armchair travellers and polar region enthusiasts.  

Professor David N. Thomas is a marine scientist at the University of Wales, Bangor and has been on five expeditions to the Antarctic and two to the Arctic. He has written features for Science, BBC Wildlife Magazine and New Scientist, and is author of Seaweeds (Natural History Museum) and Frozen Oceans (Natural History Museum). 

Ray Mears is perhaps the foremost expert on bushcraft and survival. He has also become a household name through his books and television series including Tracks, World of Survival, Extreme Survival, Trips Money Can't Buy with Ewan McGregor, and The Real Heroes of Telemark.