Tom Crean Book – 'Crean – The Extraordinary Life Of An Irish Hero'

Rediscover an Irish Hero

Tom Crean Book – 'Crean – The Extraordinary Life Of An Irish Hero'

Rediscover an Irish Hero
Tom Crean's Amazing Antarctica

Hear Antarctica

Episode: The Sounds Tom Crean Heard

Tom Crean, your Antarctic guide

Hello there!
I'm Tom Crean. Over one hundred years ago I travelled across Antarctica. Come with me and listen to some of the amazing sounds I heard.
Choose a picture below to begin your adventure!

Penguins Seals Orcas Whales Primus stovePrimus Stove Ice Cracking Footprints in Snow Dog Sledge Glacier Breaking Tent Flapping Waves Blizzard Football on Ice Snooker Door
For teachers and parents: This resource supports KS1, KS2 and 3rd-6th class topics on the Polar Regions, famous explorers, and habitats. It's designed as a companent of The Ultimate Tom Crean Learning Bundle, and can be reached directly via QR code from each of the 15 printed 'Hear Antarctica' worksheets, incorporated within the pack, that link to this interactive sound project.

Discover More about Tom

Did you know Tom sailed all the way to Antarctica three times? On his journeys he saw and heard even more amazing things than what you've just explored here. You can read all about his adventures in Tom the Mighty Explorer.

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A beautifully illustrated introduction to polar exploration for children aged 6–10 — a lovely companion to KS1/KS2 topics on famous explorers and habitats.

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