This book is the perfect to introduce the topic of Antarctica to children. It is personal - as we read of Sophie's experiences, it is factual with details of the climate, landscape, history and daily life of the expeditioners and it has the most fabulous illustrations because Alison Lester has incorporated her own art work with photos and captions and even stamps.
In 2005 Alison Lester travelled to Antarctica. It was a six week journey and during this time she used email to share her experiences with children around the world. The children in turn sent Alison their own stories and drawings. Many of these appear in this book.
Sophie is lucky. She travels to Antarctica with her dad - Captain Scott. He is the Captain of the Aurora Australis - an icebreaker ship which is travelling to Antarctica to deliver people and supplies to Mawson station. "As we head towards Antarctica it feels as though we are entering an icy kingdom and the icebergs are guarding it."
We will use this book in our library this term with Grade 6 as we begin to talk about this fascinating and important continent. Here is a little video to view before you read Sophie Scott goes South. This book also has an excellent glossary and the end papers present maps annotated with facts about Antarctica.
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