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Shackleton's Journey

Shackleton's Journey

Published in
2014
4.32
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Description

Illustrator William Grill weaves a detailed visual narrative of Shackleton’s journey to Antarctica. Grill’s beautiful use of colored pencils and vibrant hues effortlessly evokes the adventure and excitement that surrounded the expedition. His impeccably researched drawings, rich with detail, fastidiously reproduce the minutiae of the expedition. Children will love examining the diagrams of the peculiar provisions and the individual drawings of each sled dog and packhorse. This book takes the academic and historical information behind the expedition and reinterprets it for a young audience.
Age
7-11
Text complexity
proficient
Length
80 pages

Why to read

  • Engaging visuals
  • Inspiring story
  • Educational content
  • Exciting adventure