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Locked in Ice: Nansen's Daring Quest for the North Pole
A riveting account of survival follows Norwegian scientist and explorer Fridtjof Nansen on his attempt to be the first to reach the North Pole. His radical approach was to let his ship freeze into the pack ice and move north with the mass. After meticulous planning and preparation that included commissioning a specially designed ship, he and his crew left in June, 1893, well stocked for a sustained period of isolation. The innovative Nansen even brought a windmill and batteries for light in the arctic winter. When they moved north slower than expected, Nansen decided to leave the ship and travel by sled and dog. He and Johansen, a member of the crew, departed in March, 1895. By April Nansen, realized they’d have to turn south to survive. The formal, reticent Nansen did not easily show his caring side, to the bemusement and frustration of Johansen. But for the next 14 months, they had only each other, and the dogs, who died one by one, to rely on. An epilogue summarizes Nansen’s later international work as a founder of the League of Nations in a book with ample photographs, source notes, and other end matter. ©2020 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Age 11 and older
Age Range:
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Substantial Narrative Non-Fiction
Subjects:
19th Century
Exploration
History (Nonfiction)
Norwegians and Norwegian Americans
Science and Scientists
Survival
Publishers:
Christy Ottaviano Books, Henry Holt
Publish Year: 2019
Pages: 316
ISBN: 9781250137647
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 910 Laurie