Louise Arner Boyd: Arctic Explorer

by Durlynn Anema

When Louise Arner Boyd inherited millions she could have continued living a life of luxury on her San Rafael, California estate. Instead, she pursued her dream of becoming the world's formost explorer... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1883846420
• ISBN13: 9781883846428
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Morgan Reynolds Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

A well presented biography for young readers.

When she was 32, Boyd inherited millions in 1920, but became bored with a life of leisure and decided to achieve her dream of becoming an Arctic explorer. A little over a hundred pages of detail provides middle school grade levels with insights on her life and her many explorations.