Reference Sources
Reading this brief list of references first will mean you have a good overall understanding about Antarctica as you embark on your search for more specific information which you will need for your particular research assignment. Then, check the Locating section of the Information Skills Process before searching further. Ask yourself-
Encyclopedia and Dictionaries
1. World Book Encyclopedia, (2005). Vol.1., p. 530- 540. Library Reference: REF:030 WOR
World Book is a trusted source of factual information; it provides a good overview of Antarctica- its land and climate, early exploration,maps,scientific bases and the importance of the Antarctic treaty. Pages 534-535 provide a brief summary about plant and animal life and is a good starting point for gaining a general overview of wildlife in Antarctica.
2. People and Places, (2005). Vol.1., p. 36-43. Library Reference: REF:910.3 WOR
This resource has information on the environment in Antarctica as well as its wildlife and the problems and challenges facing this highly valued continent. It has beautiful photographs, maps, and diagrams with easy-to-read captions which provide facts that you may find are useful to you, particularly those relating to the wildlife located on pages 40-41. The Antarctic food chain is clearly and simply represented, demonstrating the interdependence of wildlife in Antartica.
3. Kids Net online Dictionary http://dictionary.kids.net.au/
This online dictionary is simple to use and its definitions are easy to understand. Simply type any word in the search box for its meaning or spelling.
There is also a kids thesaurus that will be very useful when you are trying to put your information into your own words in your presentation.
Tip: Keep this web page minimised as we have been doing in class and search for the meaning or for a synonym of any unfamiliar terms as you come across them.
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Encyclopedia and Dictionaries
1. World Book Encyclopedia, (2005). Vol.1., p. 530- 540. Library Reference: REF:030 WOR
World Book is a trusted source of factual information; it provides a good overview of Antarctica- its land and climate, early exploration,maps,scientific bases and the importance of the Antarctic treaty. Pages 534-535 provide a brief summary about plant and animal life and is a good starting point for gaining a general overview of wildlife in Antarctica.
2. People and Places, (2005). Vol.1., p. 36-43. Library Reference: REF:910.3 WOR
This resource has information on the environment in Antarctica as well as its wildlife and the problems and challenges facing this highly valued continent. It has beautiful photographs, maps, and diagrams with easy-to-read captions which provide facts that you may find are useful to you, particularly those relating to the wildlife located on pages 40-41. The Antarctic food chain is clearly and simply represented, demonstrating the interdependence of wildlife in Antartica.
3. Kids Net online Dictionary http://dictionary.kids.net.au/
This online dictionary is simple to use and its definitions are easy to understand. Simply type any word in the search box for its meaning or spelling.
There is also a kids thesaurus that will be very useful when you are trying to put your information into your own words in your presentation.
Tip: Keep this web page minimised as we have been doing in class and search for the meaning or for a synonym of any unfamiliar terms as you come across them.