Orbis Pictus Award · 1999

The 1999 Orbis Pictus Award

Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World won the 1999 Orbis Pictus Award. Browse it alongside the honor book, with ages and reading levels for each.

1999 Orbis Pictus Award Winner
Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1998

Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World

By Jennifer Armstrong

Trapped in Antarctic ice, survival hinges on a daring escape.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1999)Orbis Pictus Award (1999)
144 pages· 34,562 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 4,611 ratings
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Summary: In 1914, Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition turns disastrous when their ship, Endurance, is trapped and sinks. Stranded on ice, the crew faces a harrowing fight for survival. Shackleton leads a daring 800-mile journey across treacherous seas to seek rescue. Will they defy the odds and return home alive? This gripping tale of leadership and resilience captures one of history's most incredible survival stories.
1999 Honor Books
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1998

Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest

Explore Earth's wonders through majestic landscapes and natural marvels.

32 pages· 831 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 254 ratings
$11.99Save 5%
Summary: Embark on a journey through Earth's majestic landscapes, from towering mountains to mysterious lakes. Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of nature, captured in vivid cut paper collages. What secrets will you uncover?
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