"Men have long dreamed of crossing the vast frozen wastes of the Antarctic, but not since Shackleton's last attempt to reach the Pole from the Weddell Sea in 1914 has anyone embarked on this great adventure. In turning the dream into reality Sir Vivian Fuchs has taken his place alongside Shackleton, Amundsen, and Scott, with a feat of courage and endurance that has rightly been called one of the truly heroic and magnificent achievements of the century......

An American geologist flies to Antarctica to participate in a project at the United States Research Base. Once there, he teams up with arctic guide Jerry Shepard and his best friend, Cooper. The scientist soon discovers that Shepard also has eight other valuable friends, a pack of sled dogs he's worked with for years who have rescued him from a number of tight spots. As the three men explore a frozen mountain region, an unexpected accident coupled...

A reporter's account of Dr. Vivian Fuch's Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1957-58; Sir Edmund Hillary's journey to the South Pole in 1957-58 and his own experiences in Antarctica. Includes photos, maps and biographical information on the individual members of the expeditions.

The story of Admiral Richard E. Byrd, who set out on an Antarctic expedition in 1934 with the aim of collating weather data and indulging his desire "to taste peace and quiet long enough to know how good they really are". But things went badly wrong and he was soon engaged in a battle for survival.

The author's experiences as member of various expeditions (1926-45), including one to Antarctica.

You're invited to a party where the guest of honor is you! Climb aboard Rocket for a rootin'-tootin' time in the Wild West. Meet playful penguins in Antarctica, and travel to Italy to bring home a magical machine that makes today everyone's birthday!