{"product_id":"9781250257802","title":"Race to the Bottom of the Earth : Surviving Antarctica","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eRace to the Bottom of the Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Rebecca E. F. Barone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEqual parts adventure and STEM, Rebecca E. F. Barone's \u003ci\u003eRace to the Bottom of the Earth: Surviving Antarctica\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling nonfiction book for young readers chronicling two treacherous, groundbreaking expeditions to the South Pole\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003eand includes eye-catching photos of the Antarctic landscape.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Riveting! I raced to the end of this book!\" —Alan Gratz, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRefugee\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1910, Captain Robert Scott  prepared his crew for a trip that no one had ever completed: a journey to the South Pole. He vowed to get there any way he could, even if it meant looking  death in the eye. Then, not long before he set out, another intrepid explorer,  Roald Amundsen, set his sights on the same goal. Suddenly two teams were vying  to be the first to make history—what was to be an expedition had become a  perilous race.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2018, Captain Louis Rudd  readied himself for a similarly grueling task: the first unaided, unsupported solo crossing of treacherous Antarctica. But little did he know that athlete Colin O’Brady was training for the same trek—and he was determined to beat Louis to  the finish line. For fans of Michael Tougias’ \u003ci\u003eThe Finest Hours\u003c\/i\u003e, this gripping account of two history-making moments of exploration and competition is perfect for budding scientists, survivalists, and thrill seekers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A nail-biting tale of adventure, tragedy, and superhuman determination—and also a luminous example of how our present lives are shaped by our immeasurably deep connection to our past.\" —Elizabeth Wein, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCode Name Verity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \"A huge treat for adventure story fans—not one, but two incredible races across the fearsome and fascinating Antarctic!\" —Steve Sheinkin, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBomb\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUndefeated\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOUR starred reviews, \u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003eTop 10 Sci-Tech Books for Youth, \u003ci\u003eNational Science Teachers Association \u003c\/i\u003ewith \u003ci\u003eChildren’s Book Council\u003c\/i\u003e 2022 Best STEM Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Riveting! I raced to the end of this book!\" —Alan Gratz, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRefugee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"A nail-biting tale of adventure, tragedy, and superhuman determination—and also a luminous example of how our present lives are shaped by our immeasurably deep connection to our past.\" —Elizabeth Wein, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCode Name Verity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A huge treat for adventure story fans—not one, but two incredible races across the fearsome and fascinating Antarctic!\" —Steve Sheinkin, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBomb\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUndefeated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRace to the Bottom of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e is absorbing, compelling, and truly touching. Because of Barone's attention to detail, I felt the explorers' cold, hunger, fear, despair, motivation, and elation. Kids will love this book!\" —Deborah Heiligman, author of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award-winning \u003ci\u003eVincent and Theo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"\u003c\/i\u003eA riveting tribute to epic tests of men against the elements.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Readers will be caught up in the real-time action sequences and should end up rooting for everybody as these determined individuals face unimaginable physical and mental hardships.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \u003c\/i\u003e\"Exemplary organization . . . keeps the narratives gliding effortlessly.\" —\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e* \"A compelling narrative focused on science and technology, embedded in a cluster of thrilling adventure stories . . . Highly ­recommended.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A captivating juxtaposition of two momentous Antarctic races.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250257802\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40816751018190,"sku":"9781250257802","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_aa27cc4c-142f-47f1-b8f6-0bcba8785c8c.jpg?v=1644854078","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250257802","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}