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Scott of the Antarctic

Name: Scott of the Antarctic
ISBN: 9781406245899

By E. K. Dowdeswell

Race to the South Pole, where Antarctic survival tests explorers—and reveals unexpected scientific secrets.

informative adventurous historical sobering

Genres

Non-fiction Biography History

What is Scott of the Antarctic about?

Join Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his team on their dangerous journey across Antarctica as they race to reach the South Pole. Discover how the explorers prepared for freezing temperatures, fierce winds and long days on the ice. Learn about life aboard ship and in their Antarctic hut, the challenges they faced, and the tragic end of their expedition. With historical photographs, maps and fascinating facts, this accessible biography also explores the scientific discoveries they made.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2012

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