Roald Amundsen
by Broderick, Enid
Series:Great Explorers (World Almanac Library)
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AR Book Level
7.9
AR Points
2
Word Count
9,972
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
62465 EN
About this book
Roald Amundsen's life and daring expeditions are explored in this biography for middle graders. The book follows the Norwegian explorer from his early days in the Arctic to his historic race to the South Pole, highlighting the risks he took and the controversy his choices sparked among peers and the public. Includes archival photographs that bring his adventures to life. The narrative shows how Amundsen's relentless pursuit of adventure shaped his legacy despite the criticism he faced.