Quest for Antarctica: A Journey of Wonder and Discovery - Couverture souple

Barell, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0595426263 ISBN 13 : 9780595426263

Editeur : iUniverse, 2007

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Antarctica fools you into thinking you are safe, thatappearances are reality. Antarctica is not what she seems.Since he was thirteen years old, author John Barell's life-long-andlife-enriching-dream has been to sail to Antarctica and explore its wildand expansive territories. Quest for Antarctica: A Journey of Wonder andDiscovery recounts Barell's Antarctic adventure that is not onlycaptivating but also educational.Fostered by knowing America's foremost polar explorer, Rear AdmiralRichard E. Byrd, and with strong family support, Barell's dreamcontinues south to McMurdo Sound and to the two-mile-thick polarplateau. Follow Barell's expeditions, including becoming a teacher,and learn how all of the survival lessons of Antarctica apply to strivingfor our own goals and being successful.

Biographie de l'auteur

John F. Barell became fascinated withAntarctic exploration early inlife and sailed there with the U.S. Navy aftercollege. For years afterward as an educatorin public schools, at university levels and asa national consultant, Antarctica has servedas his model for being inquisitive, formingcommunities of trust, and making our wayin life.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: iUniverse
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0595426263
• ISBN 13: 9780595426263
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 192