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Wild Coast

John Gimlette

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FOR THE HOLIDAYS

To the Arctic

Florian Schultz

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OUR FAVORITES

Arctic Dreams

Barry Lopez

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The Pioneer

Replogle

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ARCTIC EXPLORATION

For Kids

Eyewitness Arctic & Antarctic

Eyewitness Arctic & Antarctic


by Barbara Taylor | Geoff Brightling

  • HISTORY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Young readers will enjoy this snazzy, illustrated survey of life and nature at high latitudes. (GEN187, $19.99)

How High Can We Climb?, The Story of Women Explorers


by Jeanine Atkins

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 224 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

An inspiring profiles of 43 daring women over the ages -- mountain climbers, explorers, and scientists -- ranging from Josephine Peary, to Sylvia Earle, Junko Tabei, and Ann Bancroft. (EXP37, $17.00)

Matthew Henson, The Quest for the North Pole

Matthew Henson, The Quest for the North Pole


by Kathleen Olmstead

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 124 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This accessible, illustrated biography traces the life and career of the arctic explorer, indispensable carpenter, hunter, navigator, and interpreter for Robert Peary. (ARC305, $5.95)

Polar Explorers for Kids

Polar Explorers for Kids


by Maxine Snowden

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 150 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The history and adventures of 16 polar explorers, including Erik the Red, Henry Hudson, Robert Peary, Roald Amundsen, Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton, are brought to life in 21 puzzles, games, projects and activities for kids ages 9 and up. (ARC191, $16.95)

 

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