bancroft, ann

A biography for early readers about Arctic explorer, Ann Bancroft.

Ann Bancroft chronicles the experiences she and Liv Arnesen had as they walked, skied, and ski-sailed for nearlythree months as they set out to become the first women to cross the continent of Antarctica on foot.

Covers the life and exploits of the first woman to reach the North Pole by dogsled.

Presents an introduction to Antarctica, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on the climate, the dangers, and the various expeditions that have crossed these polar regions.