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Byrd & Igloo: A Polar Adventure (2013)

by Samantha Seiple(Favorite Author)

3.32 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0545562767 (ISBN13: 9780545562768)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Scholastic Press

review 1: Richard Byrd was the determined explorer who set his sights on learning more about the North and the South Pole. Despite much misfortune and a plane crash or two, he became the first person to fly a plane over both regions. This story describes some of his preparation, his failures and successes, and his relationship with Igloo, a stray dog who became his constant companion and even accompanied him to Antarctica. While being awed by the photographs and descriptions of the area, readers will be amused by Igloo's antics and impressed by his devotion to Byrd. Animal lovers will adore this title since the author pays attention to the things that Igloo would have noticed, describing his ongoing battle with the sled dogs and his custom-made outfit for the extremely cold temperat... moreures the men faced. Readers will reach the final pages with renewed respect for this man and his faithful canine companion. I'd have liked to know more about both of them.
review 2: I gave this book 4 stars for one main reason, the dog has an inner dialogue. This book has such great historical information about Byrd and his constant quests to be the first. I was amazed at the amount of time spent away from his family as he made attempt after attempt to be the first man to do something/anything. He really was larger than life.I also really liked his connection to his dog Igloo. They were quite the dashing pair. Igloo was clearly bonded to Byrd and was able to be a part of many adventures.Where the book fell apart were the times where Igloo's thoughts and ideas were part of the text. Don't get me wrong, I love dogs and I'm sure my dogs are thinking lots of interesting things as well. But in a biography with many valid sources of information I found it detracting. less

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