The Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure
by Martin W. Sandler
"An extraordinary true adventure tale. . . . Outstanding nonfiction writing that... read more
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- Grade
- 5-12
- Genre
- Adventure
- Nonfiction
Year Published 2012
Word Count 41,359
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1270L
- ATOS Reading Level: 8.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 153513, 8 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Reindeer--Alaska--History--Juvenile literature
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers
- Accidents
- Whaling ships--Accidents--Alaska--Barrow, Point--Juvenile literature
- Alaska
- Whaling ships
- 19th century
- Barrow, Point (Alaska)
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 19th Century
- Whaling--Alaska--Barrow, Point--History--Juvenile literature
- Overland Relief Expedition (1897-1898)--Juvenile literature
- Whaling
- Barrow, Point (Alaska)--History--19th century--Juvenile literature.
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation | Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft
- Bear (Ship)
- Reindeer
- History
- Barrow, Point
- Rescues--Alaska--History--19th century--Juvenile literature.
- Bear (Ship)--Juvenile literature
- Rescues
- Lists With This Book
- Books From All 50 States - Alaska
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 3
Interview with Martin W. Sandler
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Interview with Martin W. Sandler
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Interview with Martin W. Sandler
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Readings 1
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Awards & Distinctions 2
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
History Selection, 2012
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2012
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