New this month from the University of Nebraska Press, is The Entire Earth and Sky: Views on Antarctica by Leslie Carol Roberts. Ms. Roberts first arrived in Antarctica with Greenpeace, and was hoping to save the world. Now she wants to save Antarctica, a feat that some might say is just as great. What this book does is chronicle not only her work, but the efforts of scientists, explorers throughout the nineteenth century. This week Linking in Lincoln is going to add our small contribution to the cause, and share some links about this great continent.

1.    Did you know the average summer temperature at the South Pole is around -35F. For more fun facts about Antarctica, please head to icecube.wisc.edu

2.    What happens in Antarctica, who lives there? Did you know there are no native inhabitants? For a complete guide to its history, people, cities, and culture head to ralphrobertmoore.com

3.    For some background information on the Antarctic Treaty, head to Antarctica.ac.uk

4.    In 1984 Antarctica was the 2nd most successful movie ever released in Japan. Head to imbd.com for the details.

5.    Classroom Antarctica is a website dedicated to the literature of Antarctica, historically a symbol of mystery.  Check it out for some really great books (well slightly less great than you would find here at UNP)

6.    This video depicts one year in Antarctica, in a matter of only 6 minutes. Visually, it’s striking and gives an fascinating look into the reality of the few, brave souls who have taken up residence there. Head to youtube.com for Antarctica Time Lapse: A Year on Ice.

Ok readers, you can find this book, The Entire Earth and Sky: Views on Antarctica by Leslie Carol Roberts at the UNP website. Join us tomorrow for another installment of This Week in History!