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Race to The End: Amundsen, Scott, and the Attainment of the South Pole

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In connection with the world-famous American Museum of Natural History: the gripping true story of the race to the South Pole. A beautifully told, impeccably researched, and stunningly illustrated account of the arduous quest to reach the last place on earth--for scientific knowledge, king and country, and the rewards that come with recognition. Learn More

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The Worst Journey in the World - With Scott in Antarctica 1910 - 1913

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Published in 1922 by an expedition survivor, this riveting adventure classic recounts the ill-fated expedition to the South Pole led by Robert Falcon Scott. Journal entries by other expedition members complement the narrative, offering an incredible, unforgettable story of struggle and courage in the face of overwhelming odds.
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Race to the Pole - Tragedy, Heroism, and Scott's Antarctic Quest

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In 1911, during the Golden Era of Exploration, Captain Robert Scott and his competitor Roald Amundsen conquered the uncomquerable: Antarctica. This perilous race to the South Pole claimed the life of Scott and became the stuff of legend, as well as scrutiny. Learn More

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Mawson's Antarctic Diaries

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Sir Douglas Mawson, Australia's greatest Antarctic explorer, made four trips to the Antarctic: in 1907 - 09 with Shackleton's British Antarctic Expedition; in 1911 - 14, having declined to join Scott's ill-fated Antarctic journey, as leader of the Australasian Antarctic expedition; and twice between 1929 and 1931 as leader of the British, Australian and New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition. Learn More

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Polar Explorers for Kids

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Heroism and horror abound in these true tales of 16 great explorers who journeyed to the icy reaches of the Arctic and Antarctic. Original photographs and journal entries, fascinating information about the Inuit and polar animals, and 21 hands-on activities bring these historic expeditions to life. Learn More

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Touchy - Feely Penguins Book

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Where do penguins live and what do they eat? Find the answers, and lots more about penguins in this delightful book. This touchy-feely book is perfect for little hands. It introduces children to the icy world of penguins, how they eat, sleep and play. It bursts with touchy-feely patches and textures. Learn More

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Robert Falcon Scott Journals - Captain Scott's Last Expedition

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In January 1912, Britain's Captain Robert F. Scott reached the South Pole, only to find he had been beaten by Roald Amundsen's Norwegian expedition. Scott and his companions faced an 850-mile march to safety. All perished on the return. A few months later, a search party found Scott's body and the journals that told his tragic story.
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Antarctic Destinies - Scott, Shackleton and the Changing Face of Heroism

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This book covers the two most famous expeditions of the Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration: Robert Falcon Scott's Terra Nova expedition of 1910-12 and Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition of 1914-16. It focuses not only on the two expeditions, but also on the ways in which the reputations of the men who led them have evolved over the course of the last century. Learn More

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Roald Amundsen - The Conquest of the South Pole

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This fascinating new book reveals how Amundsen's years of arctic training, expert dog-handling skills, and luck in finding a quicker route, allowed him to reach the South Pole more than a month before his closest rivals. Learn More

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Great Adventurers - Ernest Shackleton DVD

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This is the incredible story of explorer Ernest Shackleton's heroic attempt to lead the first expedition across the last unknown continent of Antarctica in 1914-16. During this voyage, his ship, the Endurance, became locked in sea ice, and for nine months Shackleton fought a losing battle with the harsh elements before the drifting ship was crushed and his crew marooned.
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