Keep on! : the story of Matthew Henson, co-discoverer of the North Pole
Record details
- ISBN: 1561454737
- ISBN: 9781561454730
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Physical Description:
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1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 26 cm. - Publisher: Atlanta, Ga. : Peachtree Publishers, c2009.
Content descriptions
Awards Note: | Charter Oak Children’s Book Award (COCBA) Nominee, 2012-2013. |
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Available copies
- 9 of 9 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Silas Bronson Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Silas Bronson Library - Waterbury | JB HENSON, M HOP (Text) | 34005118145522 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
Silas Bronson Library - Waterbury | s jbhenson, m. hop c1 (Text) | 34005115630203 | Storage | Available | - |
Author Notes
Keep On! : The Story of Matthew Henson, Co-Discoverer of the North Pole
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.