A picture book that introduces children to antarctic explorer tom crean, a key member of captain robert scott and ernest shackletons most famous expeditions the fourth book in. Kitchens stunning illustrations capture the magnificence of the antarctic landscape and notes in the back of the book provide more information about the. If youre interested in hearing more about sineads research on antarctica in childrens literature, shell be talking at the irish society for the study of childrens literature isscl conference in dun laoghaire on april 11 th 2015. Creans association with antarctica, is now legendary. On his ship there was a sailor by the name of tom crean who had brought his pet rabbit with him.
Hear the riveting true stories of crean s antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both scott and shackleton and survive three famous expeditions. Honouring tom crean is a new book that charts the expedition by descendents of kerry antarctic explorer tom crean, to south georgia on the centenary of his heroic traverse of the island with ernest shackleton and frank worsley. Crean the extraordinary life of an irish hero posts. The powerpoint explains about tom creans childhood, how he joined the navy, his discoveries, records of the south pole and toms journey back.
Tom creans rabbit is the story of the ship terra nova and its journey through antarctica. Tom crean is one of the giants of the heroic age of polar exploration and this brilliant book brings his story vividly to life and gives everyone a chance to discover a man trusted by scott and shackleton. The book itself states that it is suitable for reading, history and geography for key stage 1 79 year olds approx. Crean was a member of three major expeditions to antarctica during the heroic age of antarctic exploration, including robert falcon scotts 1911 terra nova expedition. Tom crean childrens quiz crean the extraordinary life. Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. It is published by frances lincoln childrens books. Even so, if you can update or improve it, please do so. A true story from scotts last voyage hooper book, teaching resources, story, cards, mat, sequencing, primary resources, play.
Be inspired by some of irelands most daring and fearless men and women. The biography of tom crean was responsible for raising awareness of the role played by irishmen in the history of polar exploration. With worksheets to support learning along with videos. Tom crean 1 una leavy 1 usborne stem 1 various artists 17. Tom crean was born on a remote hillside farm near the village of annascaul on the dingle peninsula on july 20th 1877 he was one of 10 children he attended the local roman catholic school but left at the age of 12 to help on the family farm at the age of 15, he ran away from home after an argument with his father and headed for cork where he. Tom creans rabbit presents a small vignette from captain scotts last journey to antarctica, in 1910. Tom creans rabbit by meredith hooper, bert kitchen. My interest in tom crean can be traced back to childhood. Teaching resources archives crean the extraordinary.
That tom crean was 15yearsold when he joined the navy and 2. A picture book that introduces children to antarctic explorer tom crean, a key member of captain robert scott and ernest shackletons most famous expeditions the fourth book in the little library series. While his ship was moored in new zealand, tom met captain robert scott. My kids love this book and ive always adored reading it to them. Tom crean 1 una leavy 1 william butler yeats 1 womens history 2 young adult 2 zoological art 1 availability. It was essentially a picture book and i was captivated by the evocative images and dramatic story. Accompanying her to the first showing at corks savoy cinema would be robert forde, stood right, creans former terra nova colleague not referred to in the book but of interest nevertheless, is that t he crean family house that stands at gortacurraun today, is not. Tom crean served both scott and shackleton and outlived them both. Surviving three expeditions in the antarctic is an incredible this is a great book. Meredith hooper, bert kitchen warm, delightful, real, educational see more.
Kitchens stunning illustrations capture the magnificence of the antarctic landscape and notes in the back of the book provide more information about. If you were in trouble you would want tom crean by your side. Captain james fitzjames rn 27 july 1848 was a british naval officer who participated in two major exploratory expeditions the euphrates expedit. In this book, its about survival in the antarctic and tom crean deserved to be recognized for what he did to the survival of the group. A true story from scotts last voyage meredith hooper illustrations by bert kitchen nonfiction ages 4 to 7 frances lincoln, 1998, 1845073932 in 1910 robert scott led an expedition to the antarctic. When finn was born, my husband and i started a thing that whenever we went somewhere with finn on holidays, a day trip, a new place we would buy him a book and inscribe the inside cover. Based on the diaries of men who sailed to the south pole on board the terra nova in 1910 with captain robert falcon scott, tom creans rabbit introduces the historic voyage to young readers. Language english united states dimensions 214 x 270 x 4. Tom creans rabbit meredith hooper, bert kitchen on. Tom crean with shackletons endurance expedition 191916. Tom crean was very familiar to my kids already but this story captured their interest as it s geared towards. The book is beautifully illustrated and would be a suitable addition if the teacher is dealing with the story of tom crean in history. Six years later, crean would again find himself in new zealand, as scotts british antarctic expedition, readied itself to again head south, and make a quest for the. Noone can blame an author for getting the facts wrong but still the summary alone, shown in the image, contains two falsehoods 1.
Michael smiths first book, an unsung hero tom crean was a notable success when first published in 2000 and became the no 1 bestselling nonfiction book in ireland. It gives information about his early life, how it came about that he became an explorer, how he met captain scott as well as his first and second antarctic expeditions. I picked up a book from the school library about captain scott s last expedition when i was or 14 years old. I couldnt believe it when i found tom creans rabbit on amazon. It would be lovely to see more books on toms adventures for children as it would definitely raise the profile of our unsung hero. The fourth book on inspirational irish lives from the award winning father daughter duo of john and fatti burke.
A true story from scotts last voyage written by meredith hooper and illustrated by bert kitchen is an equally remarkable book, but an entire universe away from poo bum. Tom crean 1877 1938 the intrepid antarctic explorer and one of ireland s unsung heroes is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by aidan dooley. Buy a discounted paperback of tom creans rabbit online from australias leading online bookstore. My intention, when researching and writing his biography was to focus the content on crean and to uncover as much of his life outside of the expeditions to antarctica as i was able to. This powerpoint presentation gives details on the life of the antarctic irish explorer, tom crean. Michael smith has done a fine job in tracing crean s life from his early days in the navy, his subsequent trips with scott and shackleton right up to his final days as a pub owner is his home in ireland. Michael smith has done a fine job in tracing creans life from his early days in the navy, his subsequent trips with scott and shackleton right up to his final days as a pub owner is his home in ireland. I now want to share my researched and referenced account in a. A photo story of the nonfiction picture book, tom creans rabbit. I never expected to find a childrens book about tom as they only learn about scott and shackleton in school we live in the uk. This resource is a perfect way show your students a famous explorers journey and accomplishments, and how difficult it was. Fear san oighear eachtrai eireannaigh san antartach irishlanguage edition of this popular childrens biography.
While his ship was moored in new zealand, tom met captain. This brilliant powerpoint provides information on tom crean a great way to start your lessons on this irish exlporer. He loved adventure and, at the age of 15, he ran away to join the british navy and sail around the world. He was a high school star at park tudor, where he won two class 2a state championships, was a mcdonalds allamerican and a top30 recruit for tom crean, the key piece of a. In this book, it s about survival in the antarctic and tom crean deserved to be recognized for what he did to the survival of the group. Tom creans story is one that the world has been bereft of for over a century and i was only fortunate enough to hit upon it because my father was born just a few miles away from crean. Life was hard and so tom joined the royal navy at the age of 15, by the age of 22 in 1899, he had worked his way up to the rank of petty officer. Sarah webb is a childrens author who combines writing with schools visits, reading and giving workshops at festivals, and teaching creative writing. On this day 125 years ago, still a teenager, tom creans first experience of a naval mission wasnt what hed bargained for. When tom followed captain scott into the frozen wastes on his mission to reach the south pole, he walked 56km solo across a. Tom creans widow, pictured left, attended a premiere of the movie, scott of the antarctic, in 1949. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
A picture book that introduces children to antarctic explorer tom crean, a key member of captain robert scott and ernest shackleton s most famous expeditions the fourth book in the little library series. Now im sure this is a lovely childrens book and if only authentic sources were included in the content, id happily post further details. Accompanying her to the first showing at cork s savoy cinema would be robert forde, stood right, crean s former terra nova colleague not referred to in the book but of interest nevertheless, is that t he crean family house that stands at gortacurraun today, is not the home where tom was. Tom crean is always mentioned in books about early antarctic epics but weve never really got to know him and what kind of a man he was. Tom crean was one of ten children, he was born on the family farm at annascaul on the dingle peninsula, county kerry, ireland. Perhaps my favorite book true story of an irishman, tom crean, who is part of. Childrens books ireland 2 childrens game 1 childrens history book 10 chris haughton 6. New zealand too, will always have affiliation with the irishman.
From michael collins to rosie hackett, lady gregory to tom crean, this book celebrates the brave and daring irish. Australian curriculum true stories childrens books toms rabbit activities history teaching resources teaching ideas. This delightful poetry book was winner of the childrens book of the year at the bord gais irish book awards 2017. The true story of tom crean, the irish hero who braved the perils of the antarctic. The story introduces them to life on board an icebreaker 100 years ago and it s harsh but not gritty realities. Thomas crean 20 july 1877 27 july 1938 was an irish seaman and antarctic explorer who was awarded the albert medal for lifesaving. He would return there, with discovery, on the expeditions homeward journey in 1904.
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