Read along and learn about Ernest Shackleton, the Irish explorer who set out to discover adventure at the South Pole! Dissecting Shackleton's life from his early years living in Ireland, through his youth and adulthood as he explored the unknown, readers learn about one of the most well-known Antarctic explorers in history. Includes fun facts about Antarctica, life during that time, and more, plus a timeline of Shackleton's life, as well as a timeline of world events, and a bibliography for further reading. Recommended for ages 9 to 12 years.