Trial By Ice
Publication Information
Author:  Kostyal, K. M.	Illustrator:
Title:  Trial By Ice	Date:  1999
Publisher:  National Geographic Society	City:  Washington, D. C.
ISBN, paperback:  0-7922-7393-1	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    biography and autobiography, photographic essay
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies
Summary:
Illustrated by archival photographs, this biography recounts the life and expeditions of Ernest Shackleton in his attempts to reach the South Pole (he never did). He is nonetheless revered for his leadership, optimism, and courage. Teachers will find the map, chronology and index useful.
Teaching Ideas:
This well-written book belongs in a small but intriguing text set on arctic explorers with Buried in Ice, Over the Top of the World. With the help of the web sites below students could develop a matrix to compare expeditions, (including Amundsen who actually reached the South Pole)--goals, geographic location, date, problems, nationality etc. This would be a terrific book for thinking about goals and success--Shackleton never quite achieved his goals but he was a grand success. The photographs also make historical issues very accessible, including what is occasionally a text-heavy presentation. The photos can be used as models for students interested in photography, as ways of understanding history, and for writing. Shackleton's life raises the question for discussion or writing of why explorers endure such hardships and engage in such risk-taking activities. For more information look at these web sites: ; .
Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > determination/perseverance Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > group > leadership Hardships > problem solving Hardships > survival History > time period > 20th Century Geography > locations > continents/regions > Antarctica

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