Crowley County Combined Library

The story of Ernest Shackleton and his crew who never made it to the South Pole because of terrible conditions but were saved by his determination and courage.

Recounts the story of Shackleton's dangerous exploration of Antarctica under harsh conditions.

""Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about exploring Antarctica. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher"--

Presents a thrilling record of Antarctica and the expedition parties that have uncovered the frozen continent throughout history.

For many years no one could get to Antarctica. Find out what happened once this icy land was discovered.

Describes the life and career of the Australian explorer, Sir Doulgas Mawson, focusing on his 1912 scientific expedition to Antarctica.

"Follows the stories of Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott, as they race across Antarctica toward the South Pole"--Provided by publisher.

Intrigued by the mysterious, vast continent at the bottom of the world, Sir Ernest Shackleton fearlessly led 27 men to explore Antarctica, but on their way to its shore, their ship, Endurance, was crushed by the relentless ice! The shipwrecked team braved many months stranded on an ice floe (through an Antarctic winter), facing extreme hunger, frostbite, illness, and exhaustion. But through Shackleton's heroic effort to sail in an open wooden lifeboat...