Race to the Bottom of the Earth: Surviving Antarctica [Paperback]

Equal parts adventure and STEM, Rebecca E. F. Barone'sRace to the Bottom of the Earth: Surviving Antarcticais a thrilling nonfiction book for young readers chronicling two treacherous, groundbreaking expeditions to the South Poleand includes eye-catching photos of the Antarctic landscape.

Riveting! I raced to the end of this book! Alan Gratz,New York Timesbestselling author ofRefugee

In 1910, Captain Robert Scott prepared his crew for a trip that no one had ever completed: a journey to the South Pole. He vowed to get there any way he could, even if it meant looking death in the eye. Then, not long before he set out, another intrepid explorer, Roald Amundsen, set his sights on the same goal. Suddenly, two teams were vying to be the first to make historywhat was to be an expedition had become a perilous race.

In 2018, Captain Louis Rudd readied himself for a similarly grueling task: the first unaided, unsupported solo crossing of treacherous Antarctica. But little did he know that athlete Colin OBrady was training for the same trekand he was determined to beat Louis to the finish line.

For fans of Michael TougiasThe Finest Hours, this gripping account of two history-making moments of exploration and competition is perfect for budding scientists, survivalists, and thrill seekers.

Rebecca E. F. Barone, author ofRace to the Bottom of the Earth, holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Bucknell University along with multiple graduate degrees in mechanical engineering. Her technical projects include injury analysis for the National Football League, and her short-form STEM writing has been published in the award-winningMusemagazine. She is passionate about serving and mentoring underrepresented populations in STEM and has continued to mentor in the kidlit arena with her participation in the #kidsneedmentors proglÓ6