Take a Trip to Antarctica!

If you like to travel or learn about new places, then join us on the last Wednesday of every month for Armchair Travel Club!! Join us on October 26th at 1pm as we travel to Antarctica, as well as Chile & Argentina, with Hendricks County resident Ron Stoner, as he recounts his journey with a dvd of still photos. There will be time to ask questions, and we'll also enjoy food!! Registration required. Ages 18+.
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In the meantime, check out these books our library has about Antarctica, Chile, and Argentina!
March of the Penguins by Luc Jacquet
Call number: 598.47 JAC
Learn all about the unique behaviors of penguins in Antarctica.
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The Endurance: Shackleton's legendary Antarctic expedition by Caroline Alexander
Call number: 919.8904 ALE
Read about Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition where the ship, Endurance, became trapped by ice.
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Antarctica: Exploring the Exteme: 400 Years of Adventure by Marilyn J. Landis
Call number: 919.8904 LAN
Learn about voyages taken by past explorers, as well as the geography and wildlife of the area.
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Chile & Easter Island by Eyewitness Travel Guides
Call number: 918.30466 CHI
Includes detailed maps of towns and regions, lists of hotels and restaurants, and information about festivals and outdoor activities.
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Argentina by Lonely Planet
Call number: 918.20464 ARG
Introduces the best of Argentina, including the best city eating, shopping, and nightlife, along with info on hiking, cycling, and skiing.
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