Antarctica books
Since the 2001 Antarctic expedition, Hazel Edwards has been requested to write about her experiences in varied formats. Some are highly visual.
Antarctic Closeup - 'Faction' inspired by real items from the National Museum of Australia's collection.
Via web-cam, could today's boy join Mawson's Antarctica of last century? Where did John Collinson Close's telescope fit into that 1912 expedition? Close did save his mates in the Aladdin ice cave. What types of courage mattered? Check the interactive website www.nma.gov.au/play/making_tracks.
As literary sleuth, I kept a W.I.P. (work in progress) log of how the facts were blended into the logic of electronic fantasy. John Close's photo with far-seeing eyes became my screen-saver inspiration.
The picture book 'Antarctic Dad' focuses on family relationships via electronic contact but also on the wildlife and the vehicles Down South and the flaps provide another perspective. Whereas, the Auslan signed DVDs focus on translating the visuals for hearing impaired and mainstream readers.
Some are electronic. Diary 'Antarctic Writer on Ice' utilises the e-mails but also is available as an e-book as well as in print format. A Braille 'feelie' edition also exists.
The YA novel 'Antarctica's Frozen Chosen' is an audio book but also in print format.
The classroom playscript 'Antarctica Cool or What?' within the 'Right or Wrong?' collection enables actors to project themselves into the Antarctic eco-experience, often in roles which are wildlife or even 'bergs.
This enables all aged readers to experience Antarctica through varied senses.
Please use the book cover links below to view more details about each title, including Reviews, Teacher's Notes and Curriculum Themes and other related links.
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