A gripping illustrated account of the historic race to reach the South Pole in December 1911.
Pacey, accessible text recounts the story of Roald Amundsen's historic journey to reach the South Pole, from its origins in his failure to be the first to reach the North Pole, to planning the journey, early expeditions and setbacks, mounting rivalry with Captain Scott and its tragic conclusion, and the final joy of successfully reaching the South Pole.
Fully illustrated throughout, with fresh, modern artwork breathing new life into this famous story. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.
| ISBN: | 9781526313515 |
| Publication date: | 26th November 2026 |
| Author: | Ben Hubbard |
| Illustrator: | Alex Oxton |
| Publisher: | Wayland an imprint of Hachette Children's Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Famous Firsts |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Discovery and exploration |
A gripping illustrated account of the historic race to reach the South Pole in December 1911.Pacey, accessible text recounts the story of Roald Amundsen's historic journey to reach the South Pole, from its origins in his failure to be the first to reach the North Pole, to planning the journey, early expeditions and setbacks, mounting rivalry with Captain Scott and its tragic conclusion, and the final joy of successfully reaching the South Pole.Fully illustrated throughout, with fresh, modern artwork breathing new life into this famous story. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.
First Man to Reach the South Pole features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Discovery and exploration
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First Man to Reach the South Pole was written by Ben Hubbard and published by Wayland an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
First Man to Reach the South Pole has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Famous Firsts series
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