Author: Meredith Hooper / DK - Readers Series
Paperback: 48 pages
Age: 7-9 (This Level 4 book is intended for proficient readers.)
In Antarctic Adventure: Exploring the Frozen South, the history of the exploration of the frozen continent is filled with victory and defeat. These stories testify to the courage of the human spirit as well a expose readers to this unique part of the world.
Level 4 books are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies.
Chapters:
- Going to Antarctica
- The worst journey
- Capturing the pole
- The southern journey
- The incredible journey
- The Endurance sinks
- Locked out in a blizzard
- Exploring today
- Glossary
