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.
But Henson's greatest adventure began when Robert Peary invited him to join an expedition to the North Pole. After many storms, injuries, and unimaginable cold, on April 1, Peary, Henson, and four Inuit men began the final 133-mile push to the Pole.
This fascinating tale from award-winning nonfiction author Deborah Hopkinson is paired with beautiful artwork from Stephen Alcorn. Perfect for Black history and exploration units.
| ISBN: | 9781561458868 |
| Publication date: | 1st October 2015 |
| Author: | Deborah Hopkinson |
| Illustrator: | Stephen Alcorn |
| Publisher: | Peachtree an imprint of Candlewick Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 36 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Discovery and exploration People / Places Children’s / Teenage: General interest |
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.
But Henson's greatest adventure began when Robert Peary invited him to join an expedition to the North Pole. After many storms, injuries, and unimaginable cold, on April 1, Peary, Henson, and four Inuit men began the final 133-mile push to the Pole.
This fascinating tale from award-winning nonfiction author Deborah Hopkinson is paired with beautiful artwork from Stephen Alcorn. Perfect for Black history and exploration units.
Keep On! features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Discovery and exploration, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
Keep On! is available in Paperback
Keep On! was written by Deborah Hopkinson and published by Peachtree an imprint of Candlewick Press
Keep On! has 36 pages