Fighting to Survive the Polar Regions: Terrifying True Stories

by Michael Burgan

Overview

Imagine being lost near the North or South poles. All around you is nothing but snow and ice as far as you can see. What would you do? Discover the true tales of daring people who survived through bitter cold, deadly storms, and other dangers with little food or other resources in this book from the Fighting to Survive series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756564339
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Fighting to Survive
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	940L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection.  Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

And then there was one Douglas Mawson 6

Wartime Survival: Jan Baalsrud Evades the Nazis 14

Crash in the Arctic: The Survivors of Boxtop 22 24

Adrift in the Ice: Bob Bartlett and the Karluk Crew 32

A Long Antarctic Winter: Victor Campbell and the Eastern Party 42

Trapped in the Ice: Ernest Shackleton's Doomed Expedition 50

Glossary 60

Read More 61

Internet Sites 61

Source Notes 62

Select Bibliography 63

Index 64

Interviews

true, inspiring stories of surviving dangerous situations against low odds; stories ripped from the headlines; short stories in magazine-like tone will pull readers in without dissuading them with large amounts of text; filled with fact boxes to add to main content; high interest; ideal for struggling or reluctant middle grade readers; maps will help set the scene and provide clarity for readers