In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Ernest Shackleton, the fearless Antarctic adventurer.
When Ernest Shackleton was young, he longed for a life of adventure. After a career in the Merchant Navy, he joined a landmark expedition to try to reach the South Pole for the first time in history. Although he had to go home early, he never gave up. His own expeditions set new records for the closest anyone had ever been to the South Pole, and he is remembered now as a courageous and inspirational leader. This exciting book featuresĀ stylish and quirky illustrationsĀ andĀ extra facts at the back, including aĀ biographical timelineĀ with historical photos and a detailed profile of the intrepid explorer's life.
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Little People, BIG DREAMSĀ is aĀ best-selling series of books and educational gamesĀ thatĀ explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
