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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. 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 Oregon Book Awards (Winner, Children's Picture Book) Literary Arts Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Intermediate) Kansas National Education Association Land of Enchantment Book Awards (Picture Narrative Master List) New Mexico Library Association, New Mexico Council of IRA Also available from Deborah Hopkinson: Carter Reads the Newspaper Sweet Land of Liberty Thanks to Frances Perkins

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc.
ISBN-10
1561454737
ISBN-13
9781561454730
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71130455

Product Key Features

Book Title
Keep On! : the Story of Matthew Henson, Co-Discoverer of the North Pole
Author
Deborah Hopkinson
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Adventure & Adventurers, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, History / Exploration & Discovery, People & Places / Polar Regions, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
36 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.8in
Item Height
0.3in
Item Width
11.2in
Item Weight
8.8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Age Range
6-10
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
G635.H4h67 2009
Grade from
First Grade
Grade to
Fifth Grade
Reviews
Henson's story is dramatic, although the narrative voice is soft as velvet, while Stephen Alcorn's artwork appears both washed in bitter cold and defrosted by its hand-tinted quality., "...sturdy prose...stylized illustrations range from images of classic Americana to organic figures in motion..." -- Publishers Weekly * "Handsome." -- Kirkus Reviews * "Large in scale and often handsome..." -- Booklist * "...verselike blocks of text...Alcorn's illustration capture his awe..." -- News & Observer * "...there is plenty of action in Keep On! for young readers..." -- The San Francisco Chronicle * "...strikingly illustrated...articulate and straightforward prose..." -- School Library Journal * "...beautiful and informative picture book..." -- The Carroll News * "Henson's story is dramatic, although the narrative voice is soft as velvet, while Stephen Alcorn's artwork appears both washed in bitter cold and defrosted by its hand--tinted quality." -- Kirkus * "...fascinating and beautifully written..." -- Through the Looking Glass * "...eloquent text and creative, mural--like artwork..." -- Parents Express * "...the inspiring tale of determination of African--American explored Matthew Henson is skillfully and artfully brought to life...Alcorn adds a rich visual element that compliments the text beautifully." -- Library Media Connection * "...Hopkinson brings to life the story of explorer Matthew Henson..." -- Parent Paper * "...one of the most heart--warming stories I've read in a long time...Hopkinson stimulates the reader's imagination with her unique writing style, using Henson's own words as text, then following them up with her own lively narrative, making for a very interesting read...I usually pass along the books I review, but this one is going into my special collection." -- Picture Book Depot *, "Henson's story is dramatic, although the narrative voice is soft as velvet, while Stephen Alcorn's artwork appears both washed in bitter cold and defrosted by its hand-tinted quality." Kirkus Reviews, "Sturdy prose...stylized illustrations range from images of classic Americana to organic figures in motion" Publishers Weekly, Sturdy prose...stylized illustrations range from images of classic Americana to organic figures in motion
Illustrated by
Alcorn, Stephen
Copyright Date
2009
Target Audience
Juvenile Audience
Lccn
2008-031118
Dewey Decimal
910.911/3
Intended Audience
Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Ages 2-3, under 2 Years
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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