Antarctic Adventure
by Anna Perera, Trevor Parkin, Roderick Hunt
ISBN-10: 0199196443
ISBN-13: 9780199196449
$8.93
Book Specs
Binding
UK-Trade Paper
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Published on
Oct 21, 2015
Edition
st Edition
Dimensions
4.57x0.17x7.09 Inches
Weight
0.25 Pounds
About the Book
Antarctic Adventure - Crossing the ContinentThis is the gripping narrative of Sir Ranulph Fiennes' journey across the frozen-wastes of Antarctica with his companion Dr Mike Stroud. They are the first to attempt a walk across this vast landmass with no rescuers nearby, and pulling heavily-loaded sleds behind them.Two optimistic men embark on a journey of discovery about themselves and each other as much as the inhospitable landscape around them. The journey is fraught with danger, and the men are soon demoralised and beginning to hate each other. Anna Perera accurately recounts the tensions and dramas on their journey, and this text is supported by stunning photography and artwork.Year 5 title supporting the basic need for different text-types (non-fiction) reading in NLS. TreeTops now branching out into non-fiction, with the same high-quality that the fiction strands enjoy. These books contain full introduction and story background sections, narrative 'faction' text and full supporting contents, index and glossary.