Bibliograph

Ernest Shackleton

Type

Label

Ernest Shackleton

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ernest Shackleton

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Little people, big dreams

Summary

When Ernest Shackleton was young, he longed for a life of adventure. After a career in the Merchant Navy, he joined a landmark expedition to try to reach the South Pole for the first time in history. Although he had to go home early, he never gave up. His own expeditions set new records for the closest anyone had ever been to the South Pole, and he is remembered now as a courageous and inspirational leader. This exciting book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the intrepid explorer's life

Target audience

juvenile

Classification