Keep On!: The Story of Matthew Henson, Co-Discoverer of the North Pole
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This stunning picture book offers a riveting account of African-American explorer Matthew Henson's 1909 journey to the North Pole with Admiral Peary.
Matthew Henson was born just after the Civil War, a time when slavery had been abolished, but few opportunities were available for black people. As a child, Henson exhibited a yearning for adventure, embarking at age thirteen on a five-year voyage sailing the seven seas. Henson's greatest adventure...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1561454737
ISBN13:9781561454730
Release Date:January 2009
Publisher:Peachtree Publishing Company
Length:32 Pages
Weight:1.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 11.6" x 9.9"
Age Range:6 to 10 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 5
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