I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer
by Carole Boston Weatherford
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Author: Carole Boston WeatherfordIllustrator: Eric Velasquez
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008
ISBN: 0802796893
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Walker Publishing Company Inc.
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Book Review: Another Winner by Author Carole Boston Weatherford
Summary: 5 Stars
I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer is one of those "picture books" that ought to be read by both children and adults alike. As a child, I certainly didn't learn all these wonderful facts about the man who helped Robert Peary reach the North Pole. As I look for great books about perseverance and hard work for my children, it is always a joy to find a gem like "I Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer". Enjoy!
Summary of I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer
Matthew Henson was not meant to lead an ordinary life. His dreams had sails.
They took him from the port of Baltimore, around the world, and north to the pole.
No amount of fear, cold, hunger, or injustice could keep him from tasting adventure and exploring the world.
He learned to survive in the Arctic wilderness, and he stood by Admiral Peary for years on end, all for the sake of his goal.
And finally, after decades of facing danger and defying the odds, he reached the North Pole and made history.
At last, Henson had proved himself as an explorer?and as a man.
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