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Children's Nonfiction Historical

Roald Amundsen: The Conquest of the South Pole

by (author) Julie Karner

Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Initial publish date
Oct 2006
Category
Historical, General, Exploration & Discovery
Recommended Age
8 to 12
Recommended Grade
4 to 5
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780778724681
    Publish Date
    Oct 2006
    List Price
    $10.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780778724322
    Publish Date
    Oct 2006
    List Price
    $25.95

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Disappointed to learn that Americans Peary and Henson had reached the long-sought after North Pole before him, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, set out secretly for the South Pole in 1910. The race to discover the South Pole was on! This fascinating new book reveals how Amundsen's years of arctic training, expert dog-handling skills, and luck in finding a quicker route, allowed him to reach the South Pole more than a month before his closest rival.

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Roald Amundsen: The Conquest of the South Pole (In the Footsteps of Explorers)

Disappointed to learn that Americans Peary and Henson had reached the North Pole before him, the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen set out secretly for the South Pole in 1910. Learn what allowed Amundsen to reach his destination more than a month before his closest rival. Contains photographs, illustrations, sidebars, glossary and index.

Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2008.

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