Karner, Julie, 1976-

Roald Amundsen : the conquest of the South Pole / Julie Karner. - New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2007. - 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. - In the footsteps of explorers. .

Includes index.

Ends of the earth -- Exploring th the poles -- Antarctic dreams -- One man's dream -- Conquering the passage -- Life at sea -- On to the South Pole -- Life in Antarctica -- By air, sea, and land -- After Amundsen -- Amundsen's legacy -- Glossary and index.

"Reveals how Amundsen's years of arctic training, expert dog-handling skills, and luck in finding a quicker route, allowed him to reach the South Pole more than a month before his closest rivals."

ISBN: 0778724328 9780778724322 0778724689 (pbk.) 9780778724681 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2006016037

Subjects--Personal Names:
Amundsen, Roald, 1872-1928 --Travel--Antarctica.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Antarctica--Discovery and exploration--Norwegian.
South Pole--Discovery and exploration--Norwegian.

Dewey Class. No.: 919.8/9