An Antarctic adventure, and a book return

Our Changing World by RNZ

Jul 20, 202600:26:47Science & Medicine

Join a group of young explorers as they journey to Antarctica to return a copy of The Count of Monte Cristo to Discovery Hut. Along the way they visit other historic huts to learn about triumphs and tragedies of the 'Her...

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