Description Inspired by a historical record and brought to life with delightful imagination, this is the tale of Emmadine the cow's Antarctic expedition. Looking for a cow to supply fresh milk? Well, here I am! In October 1933, an Antarctic expedition led by U.S. Navy admiral and explorer Richard E. Byrd set sail from Boston Harbor aboard the ship Jacob Ruppert. Historical records show that along with 56 expedition members, the crew brought 153 dogs to pull sledges — and several cows to provide milk. "Emmadine's Antarctic Expedition" is a faction picture book, imaginatively reconstructed from these records by the acclaimed children's author Eileen Spinelli. Emmadine is an ordinary cow living a quiet, uneventful life in the Virginia countryside — until she spots a recruitment ad and boldly decides to join the expedition to Antarctica. What did Emmadine discover in Antarctica? As you follow her delightful story, you'll also learn all about the Antarctic environment along the way.