You Wouldn't Want to Be a Polar Explorer! (Revised Edition) (You Wouldn't Want to…: Adventurers and Explorers) (You Wouldn't Want to...: Adventurers and Explorers) (Paperback)
Get ready . . . as a brave young sailor looking for adventure, you are about to join Ernest Shackleton's expedition to icy Antarctica as a polar explorer.This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. Find out all about the men who undertook this courageous journey and the perils they faced along the way.
Antram was born in Brighton, England. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time artist.
Jen Green currently lives in Sussex, where she received a doctorate from the University of Sussex (Dept of English and American Studies) in 1982. She worked in publishing for 15 years and is now a full-time writer, who has written over 50 books for children.
Jen Green currently lives in Sussex, where she received a doctorate from the University of Sussex (Dept of English and American Studies) in 1982. She worked in publishing for 15 years and is now a full-time writer, who has written over 50 books for children.