Nine-year-old Sophie embarks on an adventure of a life-time. She travels to Antarctica with her father, the captain of an icebreaker, on a 30-day trip. This informative picture book describes the ship, arctic animals, weather conditions, scientific research, and much more, all through the eyes of a child. Based on the author’s own experiences, this book combines illustrations with actual photographs that will make readers feel like they are on the trip with Sophie.