Trapped in Ice!: An Amazing True Whaling Adventure
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 168
Published: 2006
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In "Trapped in Ice!: An Amazing True Whaling Adventure," readers are transported to the perilous world of 19th-century whaling. The story follows the harrowing journey of Captain George W. DeLong and his crew aboard the whaling ship, the Tzarina, as they navigate the treacherous Arctic waters. When disaster strikes and the ship is trapped in thick ice, the crew faces life-threatening challenges, from dwindling supplies to freezing temperatures. Their quest for survival tests their endurance and camaraderie as they fight against the odds. This gripping account showcases human resilience and the spirit of adventure in the face of nature’s fury. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 168 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Scholastic .
Martin W. Sandler is the author of more than 50 books, two of which have been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. His book, The Story of American Photography / An Illustrated History for Young People (Little Brown) received The Horn Book Award. Mr. Sandler has also won seven Emmys for his television work and has taught American history and American studies at both the University of Massachusetts and Smith College.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Delaware Diamonds Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Delaware Diamonds Award.