The Teenager Who Explored the South Pole

Barger worked with explorers and scientists in the South Pole. He wrote all about his mission in a journal. When he came home, he met the president! Many years later, he was awarded a medal for his service.  

What Do You Think? Why do people explore faraway places? 

Photo Credit: Lt. Col. Robert Bowden/Civil Air Patrol U.S. Air Force Auxiliary