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Thompson, Gare

Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott Race to the South Pole

40 pp. | National | October, 2007 | Library ISBN 978-1-4263-0187-2 $17.90
(3) K-3 National Geographic History Chapters series. This book tells the story of the two explorers racing to be first to reach the South Pole. After giving some brief biographical information about the rivals, the engaging text focuses on the challenges and successes of the expeditions. The tight narrative is effective at creating tension; many archival photographs enhance the text. An epilogue describes today's Antarctica. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

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