The impossible rescue
(Book)
Author
Published
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2012.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9780763650803, 0763650803
Physical Desc
163 pages ; 25 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
1270L
Status
Wausau - MCPL - Young Adult Nonfiction
979.803 SANDL YA
1 available
979.803 SANDL YA
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wausau - MCPL - Young Adult Nonfiction | 979.803 SANDL YA | Available |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Antigo - Juvenile Nonfiction | 979.8 SAND J | Available |
| Medford - Adult Nonfiction | 979.803 SAN | Available |
| Minocqua - Young Adult Nonfiction | 979.803 SAN | Available |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Barrow, Point (Alaska) -- History -- 19th century.
Bear (Ship)
Overland Relief Expedition -- (1897-1898)
Reindeer -- Alaska -- History -- 19th century.
Rescues -- Alaska -- History -- 19th century.
Whaling -- Alaska -- Barrow, Point -- History -- 19th century.
Whaling ships -- Accidents -- Alaska -- Barrow, Point -- History -- 19th century.
Bear (Ship)
Overland Relief Expedition -- (1897-1898)
Reindeer -- Alaska -- History -- 19th century.
Rescues -- Alaska -- History -- 19th century.
Whaling -- Alaska -- Barrow, Point -- History -- 19th century.
Whaling ships -- Accidents -- Alaska -- Barrow, Point -- History -- 19th century.
More Details
Published
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2012.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9780763650803, 0763650803
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 8.2, 8 Points
Level 8.2, 8 Points
Lexile measure
1270
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
In 1897, whaling in the Arctic waters off Alaska's coast was as dangerous as it was lucrative. And in that particular year, winter blasted early, bringing storms and ice packs that caught eight American whale ships and three hundred sailors off guard. Their ships locked in ice, with no means of escape, the whalers had limited provisions on board, and little hope of surviving until warmer temperatures arrived many months later. Here is the incredible story of three men sent by President McKinley to rescue them. The mission? A perilous trek over 1,500 miles of nearly impassable Alaskan terrain, in the bone-chilling months of winter, to secure two herds of reindeer (for food) and find a way to guide them to the whalers before they starve. With the help of photographs and journal entries by one of the rescuers, Martin W. Sandler takes us on every step of their riveting journey, facing raging blizzards, killing cold, injured sled dogs, and setbacks to test the strongest of wills.
Target Audience
1270L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,MG,8.2,8,8,153513
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sandler, M. W. (2012). The impossible rescue (First edition.). Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sandler, Martin W. 2012. The Impossible Rescue. Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sandler, Martin W. The Impossible Rescue Candlewick Press, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sandler, Martin W. The Impossible Rescue First edition., Candlewick Press, 2012.
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