Race to the Bottom of the Earth: Surviving Antarctica
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Equal parts adventure and STEM, this thrilling middle-grade nonfiction book chronicles two groundbreaking voyages to the South Pole.
In 1910, Captain Robert Scott prepared his crew for a trip that no one had ever completed: a journey to the South Pole. He vowed to get there any way he could, even if it meant looking death in the eye. Then, not long before he set out, another intrepid explorer, Roald Amundsen, set his sights on the same goal. Suddenly two teams were vying to be the first to make history—what was to be an expedition had become a perilous race.
In 2018, Captain Louis Rudd readied himself for a similarly grueling task: the first solo crossing of treacherous Antarctica. But little did he know that athlete Colin O’Brady was training for the same trek—and he was determined to beat Louis to the finish line. For fans of Michael Tougias' The Finest Hours and Deborah Heiligman's Torpedoed, this gripping account of two history-making moments of exploration and competition is perfect for budding scientists, survivalists, and thrill seekers.
| SKU | 132412 |
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| ISBN | 9781250257802 |
| Language | English |
| Page Count | 272 |
| Product Type | Hardcover Books |
| Book Type | Middle Grade Nonfiction |
| Primary Contributor | Rebecca E. F. Barone |
| Age Groups | Ages 10 to 12, Ages 13 to 15 |
| Publisher | Henry Holt Books for Young Readers |