Against the odds
Humphreys, Alastair2023
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Sometimes adventure, like life, doesn't work out as you want it to. Even determined explorers make mistakes. Many of the greatest adventurers of all time have failed along the way... Hand-picked by adventurer Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by explorers who have tried, failed and succeeded against the odds. It features adventurers whose expeditions went desperately wrong, turning into struggles for survival. And adventurers who had to fight for their right to succeed in the face of discrimination or setbacks that threatened to squash their dreams. These are stories of self-belief, resilience, friendship, courage, determination and hope - against the odds. Featuring explorers modern and ancient, from Zheng He to Joe Simpson, Jeanne Baret to Matthew Henson, these men and women ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles, and may inspire you to do the same.
Main title:
Against the odds / Alastair Humphreys ; illustrated by Pola Mai.
Author:
Humphreys, Alastair, authorMai, Pola, illustrator
Imprint:
London : Templar Books, 2023.©2023
Collation:
92 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 28 cm
Notes:
"The incredible struggles of 20 great adventurers"--Cover.
Audience:
Interest age level: 9-12 years old.
ISBN:
9781787410169 (hbk)9781787410169
Dewey class:
910.4910
Language:
English
BRN:
552583
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Junior Non-Fiction History | J 910 HUM | Onloan - Due: 28 Sep 2024 |