Mission: Arctic — A Scientific Adventure to a Changing North Pole

Katharina Weiss-Tuider, Christian Schneider (illustrator), translated by Shelley Tanaka

In the autumn of 2019, researchers taking part in the largest ever expedition to the Arctic let the icebreaker Polarstern freeze in the sea ice and drift towards the North Pole. The teams of scientists on board wanted to observe the ice, clouds and ocean currents, to improve our understanding of what is happening in the Arctic and how it affects climates elsewhere. This book will appeal to readers who are fascinated by the adventure of a massive expedition and how it compares with early polar exploration. It is also an informative read for those who want to understand the science of climate change. Most readers, including adults, will learn something new from this comprehensive non-fiction title. 128 pages.

Ages 10-14