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Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World : The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance by Jennifer Armstrong (2000, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Children's Books
ISBN-100375810498
ISBN-139780375810497
eBay Product ID (ePID)1710572
Product Key Features
Book TitleShipwreck at the Bottom of the World : the Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPolar Regions, Adventure & Adventurers, History / Exploration & Discovery, Adventurers & Explorers, People & Places / Polar Regions
Publication Year2000
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorJennifer Armstrong
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight17 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width8.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Reviews"A book that will capture the attention and imagination of any reader." --School Library Journal, Starred "This unbelievable story is enhanced by the vigorous prose; from the captivating introduction through the epilogue, it is the writing as much as the story that will rivet readers." --Kirkus Reviews, Pointer "Armstrong's absorbing storytelling, illustrated with dramatic black-and-white photographs, makes this an enthralling adventure." --Publishers Weekly, Starred
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromThird Grade
Dewey Decimal919.8/904
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisThe extraordinary true story behind Ernest Shackleton's harrowing expedition to Antarctica on the Endurance--the ill-fated ship that became trapped in ice and sank to the ocean floor. Defying the odds, the crew made it back alive, bringing with them the astounding collection of photographs included in this critically acclaimed, timeless book. In August 1914, Ernest Shackleton and his crew sailed from England on the Endurance in an attempt to become the first team of explorers to cross Antarctica from one side to the other. Five months later and still 100 miles from land, their ship, Endurance, became trapped in ice. Defying the odds, the expedition survived another five months camping on ice floes, followed by a perilous journey through stormy seas to remote and unvisited Elephant Island. In a dramatic climax to this amazing survival story, Shackleton and five others navigated 800 miles of treacherous open ocean in a 20-foot boat to fetch a rescue ship. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World vividly re-creates one of the most fascinating adventure stories in history. Award-winning author Jennifer Armstrong recounts one of the most extraordinary adventure stories in history with vigor, an eye for detail, and an appreciation of the marvelous leadership of Shackleton, who brought home every single one of his men alive., The harrowing story of the ill-fated Endurance, now in paperback. In August 1914, Ernest Shackleton and 27 men sailed from England in an attempt to become the first team of explorers to cross Antarctica from one side to the other. Five months later and still 100 miles from land, their ship, Endurance, became trapped in ice. The expedition survived another five months camping on ice floes, followed by a perilous journey through stormy seas to remote and unvisited Elephant Island. In a dramatic climax to this amazing survival story, Shackleton and five others navigated 800 miles of treacherous open ocean in a 20-foot boat to fetch a rescue ship. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World vividly re-creates one of the most extraordinary adventure stories in history. Jennifer Armstrong narrates this unbelievable story with vigor, an eye for detail, and an appreciation of the marvelous leadership of Shackleton, who brought home every one of his men alive.
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- Mar 23, 2022
Interesting real life adventure
With them just discovering the Endurance I was compelled to reread this book. It is written for young adults and had read it to students the first time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
