The Indestructible Tom Crean: Heroic Explorer Of The AntarcticThe Indestructible Tom Crean: Heroic Explorer Of The Antarctic At the turn of the 20th Century, scientists and explorers were in a race to unlock the secrets of the last great uncharted place on Earth Antarctica. This is the true story of Tom Crean, the legendary Irish explorer and crewmate of three of the most important and famous expeditions in British history Discovery, Terra Nova and Endurance. Through his story, we discover the events that took

The Indestructible Tom Crean: Heroic Explorer Of The Antarctic

At the turn of the 20th Century, scientists and explorers were in a race to unlock the secrets of the last great uncharted place on Earth – Antarctica. This is the true story of Tom Crean, the legendary Irish explorer and crewmate of three of the most important and famous expeditions in British history – Discovery, Terra Nova and Endurance. Through his story, we discover the events that took place on these voyages which were often thrilling, inspiring and heart-breaking.

''Readers fascinated by the sea or by our least-populated continent will find this biography gripping ... A story of bitter cold infused with warmth and with the fighting spirit of its courageous subject'' - Kirkus

''Thermes's honed text, in a grabbingly immediate present tense, uses short, high-impact sentences that make the most of the inherent drama. Her illustrations (in watercolor, colored pencil, and salt) are full of detail, action, and atmosphere'' - Horn Book Magazine

''The artwork features a soft, sunny palette that keeps the story upbeat, even during blizzards and perilous times'' - Booklist

SPECIFICATIONS:

Author:Jennifer Termes - Дженнифер Термес

Publisher:Hachette

Language:English

Publication Date:2023

Number of pages:56 pst

Format:Paperback

Width:244 mm / 9,6'

Height:276 mm / 10,9'

Weight:280 g

ISBN:9781803380957