There are a number of excellent source books available on Captain Scott and his polar journey.

Alchin, R., Time on Ice, Learning Media. Wellington (NZ) (1997)
This slim volume (24 pages) covers environmental issues, conservation work on Scott's hut, as well as covering Scott's expedition. A lot of good photographs. Ideal as a class set.

De-La-Noy, M., Scott of the Antarctic, Sutton Publishing, GB (1997)
An easy-to-read story of Scott's life. One of the Pocket Biographies series.

Huntford, R., Scott and Amundsen, Weidenfeld and Stoughton, GB (1993)
This is the most authoritative book but it is highly controversial because of its strongly worded criticism of Scott. Teacher reference or senior secondary.

Preston.D., A First Rate Tragedy, Constable. London (1997)
An accessible re-telling of the Scott story and a more objective consideration of the reasons for Scott's failure. Teacher reference or senior secondary.

Reader's Digest, Antarctica, Reader's Digest. Australia (1985)
Good coverage of the whole exploration period of Antarctica's history as well as covering the natural environment. A clear, concise summary of the Terra Nova expedition. Useful for all levels.

Cherry-Garrard, C., The Worst Journey in the World, Chatto and Windus. London (1965)

Savours, A.ed, Scott's Last Voyage, through the Antarctic Camera of Herbert Ponting , Sigwick and Jackson. GB (1974)

Scott, R., Scott's last Expedition, John Murray. London (1927)

Wilson, E.A., Diary of the Terra Nova Expedition to the Antarctic 1910-1912, Blandford Press. London (1972)

Scott's Last Journey, BBC UK 1964.
Excellent narrative composed of original stills and film footage with occasional comments by Frank Debenham.

Ice Bound- 100 years of Antarctic discovery, Wild South Videos (TVNZ), Dunedin

90° South, British Film Institute, GB 1933
The classic film documentary made by Ponting.

Scott of the Antarctic, Ealing Studios, GB (1948)
The studio interpretation of Scott's expedition.

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