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Destination Antarctica

Destination Antarctica

Grade 4-6 Swan takes readers on a personal journey, a trek following in the footsteps of Robert Scott and his companions, on foot, from McMurdo Sound to the South Pole, without air support, radio, or emergency beacons. He describes the rather long process of gaining experience and obtaining companions, funding, supplies, and transportation for a late summer landing on the shores of Antarctica. Here they must wait out the winter until the coming of spring allows them to set off, towing their supply sleds behind them. The difficulties were enormous. Heavy loads, rugged terrain, bitter cold, personal injury, and sled problems slowed their pace. Exhaustion depleted their energy to the point where it was difficult to summon the strength to prepare the food they so desperately required. All in all, the expedition was successful, even though their supply ship was crushed by the Antarctic ice pack, fortunately without loss of life. Members of the staff stayed behind an extra dark winter to assure that the shore was left in its original pristine condition (even the walkers in their weakest condition towed their trash with them!). The spare text is complemented perfectly by a profusion of color photos. A modern epic journey, presented to young readers in a graceful, colorful package. Patricia Manning, Eastchester Public Library, N.Y.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Adventure Travel and Trekking

Adventure Travel and Trekking

You can almost smell the far away places in this informative outline of what adventure travel is, it’s history, and if you’re the type of person who would love this kind of travel. It’s about the adventure you have and how you make the most of each trip you take. We cover eco-treks to camping, to hiking and extreme activities. What you need to take with you, food, clothing, tents and equipment. We’ll cover some options you can take to save money on your trips and then where you can go for a real adventure in the US and overseas. How about Alaskan Whale Watching for an adventure.

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Conde Nast Traveler 1 year

Conde Nast Traveler 1 year

As the title implies, Traveller offers more than just articles and advice on vacation planning. Beyond resort and hotel reports, its insightful, thorough, and informative features delve into regional culture, transportation, and cuisine, serving those who are as interested in actually experiencing another part of the world as they are in escaping their own. Traveller also offers pragmatic articles on the perils of visiting foreign countries, such as car insurance (or the lack thereof), medical care, and crimes such as pickpocketing. Other features pinpoint charming diversions–a roadside dried-coconut vendor on Maui’s Hana Highway, Seattle’s surreal Experience Music Project museum, the latest boutique hotel in Miami’s South Beach, or a tiny cr