| Keep On!: The Story of Matthew Henson, Co-Discoverer of the North Pole Contributor(s): Hopkinson, Deborah (Author), Alcorn, Stephen (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1561458864 ISBN-13: 9781561458868 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2008031118 |
| Lexile Measure: 1080 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 9.5" W x 11" (0.50 lbs) 36 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Cultural Region - Arctic/Antarctic |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 130592 Reading Level: 5.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 (Carter Reads the Newspaper, Thanks to Frances Perkins) is paired with beautiful artwork from Stephen Alcorn. Perfect for Black history and exploration units. Available in eBook. Awards: Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People ―National Council for the Social Studies, Children's Book Council Also available from Deborah Hopkinson: |
Contributor Bio(s): Hopkinson, Deborah: - Deborah Hopkinson is the award-winning author of numerous critically acclaimed picture and chapter books, including Keep On!; Sweet Land of Liberty; Under the Quilt of Night; and Shutting Out the Sky: Life in the Tenements of New York 1880-1924. She lives in Oregon.Alcorn, Stephen: - Stephen Alcorn has illustrated numerous books for young people, including Keep On! and Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells. He lives in Virginia. |