Steve Backshall - Deadly Pole to Pole Diaries - Hachette Children's Group

Deadly Pole to Pole Diaries

By Steve Backshall

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TV star and explorer Steve Backshall shares diary extracts, adventures and stunning photos from his latest BBC series and his deadliest adventure yet - an epic global journey circumnavigating the planet.

This is Steve Backshall's incredible first-hand account of his 14-month voyage from the Arctic to the Antarctic via Alaska, California, Hawaii, Mexico and Brazil and many more amazing locations besides. Go with him every step of the way as he describes his encounters with white whales, ice bears, sharks, eagles, wolves, sea lions, eagles, crocodiles, snakes and spiders.

It's the Deadly adventure of a lifetime.

Biographical Notes

Steve Backshall is the hugely popular and fearless presenter of the Children's BBC series DEADLY 60, LIVE AND DEADLY, DEADLY 360 and DEADLY ART. Steve travels the world to learn about the most inspiring predators, from boxing mantis shrimp to charging tigers. Steve also regularly writes articles for newspapers and magazines including the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER and BBC WILDLIFE and is an inspirational public speaker.

Steve's website is http://www.stevebackshall.com/, and you can follow him on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/stevebackshallofficial and Twitter @SteveBackshall

  • Other details

  • ISBN: 9781444015591
  • Publication date: 21 May 2015
  • Page count: 208
  • Imprint: Orion Children's Books
Steve writes vividly about his adventures and explains facts in a very clear way and is incredibly knowledgable — The School Librarian
Backshall shows kids how to follow in his footsteps and track wildlife closer to home in a lavish new gift book. — THE BOOKSELLER
Backshall's love of nature drips off every page ... you will be equally informed and amazed — The Bookbag
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