Ernest Shackleton

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Book Overview

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series**

Discover the life of Ernest Shackleton, the fearless Antarctic adventurer, told in an inspiring biography for kids

Ernest Shackleton dreamed of adventure from an early age. A born explorer, he set out to reach the most remote corners of the world and push beyond the limits of what seemed possible. When disaster struck during his most ambitious Antarctic expedition, Shackleton's courage, optimism, and determination were put to the ultimate test. His remarkable leadership helped turn a seemingly impossible situation into one of the greatest survival stories ever told.

This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the intrepid explorer's life.

​Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS

Select praise for the New York Times Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series: "...cute and quirky..."- USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton
"...address es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals."- Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul
"...introduc es] kids to important figures in Latinx history." - Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo
"... an] extraordinary series..." - TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling
"...a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people..."--Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh
"...handled in an age appropriate way..." - Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman
"...particularly great for this age..." - NY Magazine, in praise of Prince
"...encourages kids to dream big to 'achieve incredible things.'" - Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0711245711
• ISBN13: 9780711245716
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.9" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

Love this series!

I love how much I am learning from reading this series of cute little picture books. I'm also amazed at how much I didn't know before reading these books. I feel like I'm missing something! This one is about Ernest Shackleton, an Irish explorer. I like how much he is portrayed as a really positive leader. He wanted to cross Antarctica from one side to the other. He encountered trials that made his goal impossible but he made sure that all of the men with him came home safely! Loved this so much!