The Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure
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The Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure
By Martin W. Sandler
Edition
Hardcover edition
PublisherCandlewickImprintCandlewickISBN
9780763650803
Awards and HonorsKirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book of 2012; SLJ Best Children’s Books 2012, Nonfiction; NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2013, History/Life & Culture in the Americas
The Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure
1897: To save hundreds of whalers trapped by ice floes, three men attempted the impossible—trekking 1,500 miles through the Alaskan wilderness, in winter. “What Happened to Them,” recounting the future of the book’s major players. Time line. Source notes. Bibliography. Index. Maps. Reproductions of historical documents. Black-and-white photographs.
Title alpha The Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure
Category History High
Pages Count 176
Genre Nonfiction
Topics The Bear. Overland Relief Expedition (1897-1898). Whaling ships. Accidents. Alaska. Nineteenth-century history. Whaling. Reindeer. Rescues. Point Barrow, Alaska.
SRC Level 10.900000
SRC Points 11.000000
Lexile 1270L
Trim Size 9 1/16" x 9 13/16"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2012-08-31
JLG Release Date Sep 2012
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
History High
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features nonfiction and historical fiction titles that bring past events, eras, and influential figures to life through compelling storytelling. Selections span a mix of story-driven history and immersive historical fiction, offering engaging ways for teens to explore how the past shapes the present. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.