Who Was First?
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 96
Published: 2007
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"Who Was First?" by Russell Freedman explores the intense race to the South Pole between two legendary explorers, Robert Peary and Roald Amundsen. The book delves into their contrasting personalities, methods, and the challenges they faced in one of the most extreme environments on Earth. It highlights the spirit of adventure and the quest for achievement during the early 20th century, while also examining the consequences of their ambitions. Through gripping narratives and historical context, Freedman brings to life the excitement and peril of polar exploration, encouraging readers to consider what drives individuals to push beyond their limits. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 96 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2007 by Houghton Mifflin .
Russell Freedman has received a Newbery Medal, two Newbery Honors, the Sibert Medal, and countless other accolades including a National Humanities Medal. He lives in New York City.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 10-14 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Cybils Award - Nonfiction - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - Middle Grade category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Teens
This book was recognised in the Teens category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Middle Grade category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.
Children's Book Committee Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Children's Book Committee Award.