Polar adventures
By Scottish Book Trust
Polar adventures
By Scottish Book Trust
Antarctica and the Artic are areas of the world that have fascinated explorers and inspired authors. Join us on a reading adventure around our planet's frozen polar regions. Here are some brrrrrilliant books to read to help you explore all these wintery wonderlands have to offer.
Shackleton's Endurance: An Antarctic Survival Story
Joanna Grochowicz
£7.99 £7.59Told in narrative non-fiction, this is a gripping and enthralling read. Following Shackleton and his men on their adventure south and attempt to cross the Antarctic continent on the Endurance or the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition as it was known. This book cleverly weaves different accounts together to tell whole story, as well as including photos and illustrations to help paint a powerful mental picture. As the title suggests, this is a true survival story and a feat of human endurance. Perfect for history and polar exploration fans alike, this is thoroughly enjoyable and engrossing read.
Lost and Found
Oliver Jeffers
£7.99 £7.59A lost penguin appears on a doorstep. But no one seems to be missing a penguin. So the boy decides to take the penguin home himself, and they set out on a journey to the South Pole. A story of friendship, this book is perfect for sharing with pupils and starting conversations around loneliness and helping others.
The Seven Professors of the Far North
John Fardell
£7.99 £7.59A thrilling adventure story, this books is sure to grip any reader. For thirty years, the remote Arctic island of Nordbergen has remained desolate and uninhabited. Sam, Zara and Ben embark on a desperate rescue mission to the frozen Arctic Ocean.
The Great Explorer
Chris Judge
£7.99 £7.59When a famous explorer goes missing in the North Pole, his son, Tom, decides he must find him. And so a daring adventure begins across the treacherous icy terrain of the North Pole. Will Tom be able overcome the many challenges ahead and find his father? This book is perfect for sharing with young and old alike!
Ernest Shackleton
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and Olivia Holden
£9.99 £9.49The story of Shackleton's life, from his big dreams to the harsh reality of his expedition. With core themes of perseverance and leadership, this book is perfect for reading aloud and is a good way to introduce young readers to exploration. A great non-fiction pick for young readers.
Fighting to Survive the Polar Regions: Terrifying True Stories
Michael Burgan
£9.99Part of the Terrifying True Stories series, this book is filled with true tales of explorers, and their adventures surviving in harsh Polar conditions. A thrilling non-fiction read, this book is perfect for dipping in and out of.
First Light
Rebecca Stead
£7.99 £7.59In this adventure story we follow Peter on an expedition in Greenland with his parents, and Thea who lives a secret life beneath the ice. This a compelling read with plenty of mystery and two intriguing characters!
Poles Apart!
Jeanne Willis and Jarvis
£6.99 £6.64Penguins and polar bears live poles apart, but when a family of penguins get lost, their paths unexpectedly cross. Can they make it home with help from Mr White the polar bear? A story of friendship and adventure, this book is perfect for reading aloud.
Sky Song
Abi Elphinstone
£7.99 £7.59In the snowy kingdom of Erkenwald, whales glide between icebergs, wolves hunt on the tundra and polar bears roam the glaciers. Join Eska and Flint as they journey across the ice. This is an enticing fantasy read and is sure to grip any reader.
Shackleton's Journey
William Grill
£16.99 £16.14A visual retelling of Shackleton's landmark crossing of the Antarctic. This book beautifully celebrates Shackleton's expedition, the ship Endurance and it's crew, and brings history to life for young people in a captivating and engaging way.
Brightstorm
Vashti Hardy
£7.99 £7.59A captivating and thrilling adventure, Brightstorm follows twins Arthur and Maudie Brightstorm as they journey to the South Polaris to find the truth about their father and his failed expedition. Perfect for a class project, this book will certainly captivate all readers.
Race to the Frozen North: The Matthew Henson Story
Catherine Johnson and Katie Hickey
£7.99 £7.59This is a gripping piece of historical fiction, revealing the hidden truth of the one of the first men to reach the North Pole. Published in an accessible format by Barrington Stoke, this is a great book to share with all young people and will spark many conversations around history, and who and what we choose to remember.