Black Whiteness: Admiral Byrd Alone in the Antarctic
In 1934, Admiral Richard Byrd spent an entire winter by himself in a small cabin in Antarctica, recording the weather and confronting life, completely alone, in harsh conditions. Robert Burleigh “paints mesmerizing word pictures” (Booklist) that are supplemented with excerpts from Admiral Byrd’s firsthand account of how he survived. This riveting account was named an Orbis Pictus Honor Book and includes dramatic, full-color illustrations capture the courage of Byrd’s amazing ordeal.
1002142470
Black Whiteness: Admiral Byrd Alone in the Antarctic
In 1934, Admiral Richard Byrd spent an entire winter by himself in a small cabin in Antarctica, recording the weather and confronting life, completely alone, in harsh conditions. Robert Burleigh “paints mesmerizing word pictures” (Booklist) that are supplemented with excerpts from Admiral Byrd’s firsthand account of how he survived. This riveting account was named an Orbis Pictus Honor Book and includes dramatic, full-color illustrations capture the courage of Byrd’s amazing ordeal.
19.99
In Stock
5
1
Black Whiteness: Admiral Byrd Alone in the Antarctic
40Black Whiteness: Admiral Byrd Alone in the Antarctic
40Paperback
$19.99
19.99
In Stock
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781442453340 |
---|---|
Publisher: | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
Publication date: | 11/05/2011 |
Pages: | 40 |
Sales rank: | 985,424 |
Product dimensions: | 7.70(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.80(d) |
Lexile: | 650L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 7 - 10 Years |
About the Author
From the B&N Reads Blog