Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel

Ernest Shackleton / written by María Isabel Sánchez Vegara ; illustrated by Olivia Holden. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm - Little people, big dreams .

Translation of: Pequeña & Grande Ernest Shackleton. "First published in Spain in 2020 under the title Pequeño & Grande Ernest Shackleton, by Alba Editorial, in Barcelona. Published by arrangement with Alba Editorial. Translation rights arranged by IMC Agència Literària, SL"--Colophon.

Includes bibliographical references (page [30]).

A picture-book biography of Ernest Shackleton, who, when he "was young, ... longed for a life of adventure. After a career in the Merchant Navy, he joined a landmark expedition to try to reach the South Pole for the first time in history. Although he had to go home early, he never gave up. His own expeditions set new records for the closest anyone had ever been to the South Pole, and he is remembered now as a courageous and inspirational leader"--Publisher marketing.

ISBN: 9780711245716 0711245711

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Explorers

Dewey Class. No.: 919.8904092