north pole

"... follows the journey of George Washington De Long and the crew of the USS Jeannette, who departed San Francisco in the summer of 1879 hoping to find a route to the North Pole. However, in mid-September the ship became locked in ice north of Siberia and drifted for nearly two years before it was crushed by ice and sank. De Long and his men escaped the ship and began a treacherous journey in extreme polar conditions in an attempt to reach civilization. Many, including De Long, did not survive"--Amazon.com.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of the explorer who traveled to the North Pole by dogsled and made the first dogsled crossing of Antarctica.

A boy is bored with research for his school report so he decides to visit the Arctic and learn about polar bears firsthand.

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.

Discusses the rivalry between Robert Peary and Frederick Cook and their race to be the first explorer to reach the North Pole.

An account of explorer Will Steger's expedition from Russia to Canada by way of the North Pole, traveling by dog sled and canoe.

"Penguin embarks on his next journey--becoming the first penguin to explore the North Pole! Along the way, he says hello to all of his old friends. But when he finally reaches his destination, he realizes he's all alone in a strange, foreign place. How will Penguin overcome his fears of the unknown and enjoy this new adventure?"--Provided by publisher.

Penguin embarks on his next journey, becoming the first penguin to explore the North Pole.

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.

A doubting young boy is beckoned to get on a magical train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve where a special gift from Santa Claus makes him a true believer.