{"product_id":"mawson-in-antarctica-to-the-ends-of-the-earth-9781761180590","title":"Mawson in Antarctica: To the Ends of the Earth","description":"\u003cb\u003eDouglas Mawson is a national hero and Antarctic explorer, famous for one of the most extraordinary feats of endurance in the history of polar exploration. His amazing story is brought vividly to life in compelling narrative non-fiction by the acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eInto the White: Scott's Antarctic Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmundsen's Way\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eShackleton's Endurance\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntarctica. Winter 1912. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHunkering down in the windiest place on earth, eighteen young Australians eagerly await a chance to prove themselves as polar explorers and scientists. The spring sledging season will bring adventure, danger, and the discovery of new lands under the command of Douglas Mawson. But tragedy also lies in wait. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDouglas Mawson's tale is legendary, an epic struggle between one man's self-belief and the worst conditions the hostile polar environment can throw at him. His journey represents not only a feat of physical endurance but also a triumph of the human spirit's ability to conjure hope when luck has all but run out. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for previous books in this polar adventure series: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Into the White: Scott's Antarctic Odyssey.\u003c\/i\u003e 'For thrill-seeking middle school students who love nonfiction adventure stories...the adventures of Scott and his crew don't disappoint.' - \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Joanna Grochowicz's narrative non-fiction brings to life characters and events without skimping on historical fact. From the outset, it is apparent that Grochowicz has hit her stride as a writer. The characters feel fully developed and the pacing is slick, while the delivery is consistently on the mark for an intermediate-level reader.' - \u003ci\u003eNew Zealand Review of Books \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003ci\u003eAmundsen's Way\u003c\/i\u003e is a thoroughly enjoyable and readable story about some very brave people coping with horrific challenges. It is ideal for making young readers aware of the pleasures of long-form non-fiction books.' - \u003ci\u003eMagpies \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Shackleton's Endurance: \u003c\/i\u003e 'The engaging and dynamic writing will hook even readers who typically do not gravitate toward nonfiction.' - Kirkus reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e A \u0026amp; U Children\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781761180590\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.80d","brand":"Joanna Grochowicz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51230724522165,"sku":"9781761180590","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_6f726ba3-0eb5-4484-b2ec-f072e6c0c3e5.jpg?v=1750169918","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/mawson-in-antarctica-to-the-ends-of-the-earth-9781761180590","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}