Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer
Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer
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Annotation: A biography discussing the life story of explorer Matthew Henson and his expedition to the North Pole with Robert Peary.... more
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #824661
Format: Paperback
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel
Publisher: Capstone
Copyright Date: 2006
Edition Date: 2006 Release Date: 01/01/06
Illustrator: Miller, Phil,, Barnett, Charles,
Pages: 32 pages
ISBN: 0-7368-6198-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-7368-6198-4
Dewey: 921
LCCN: 2005005774
Dimensions: 23 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist (Mon Oct 07 00:00:00 CDT 2024)

Matthew Henson was the sort of man that pulp heroes such as Doc Savage and Indiana Jones were based on: resourceful, resolute, and courageous. In this entry in the Graphic Biographies series, Hoena speeds through a whirlwind of facts about his life, from his stint as a 12-year-old sailor and hard times during which he was forced into demeaning jobs to his travels with Robert Peary, during which he played a crucial role in befriending the local Inuit population and locating the North Pole. Although the motives of certain historical figures in the account remain unaddressed, the encapsulation of facts moves briskly along and is filled with fascinating nuggets of information (for example, how dog sledges were kept together in temperatures that made nails too brittle to use). The art feels contemporary, and the layout recalls classic comic books, a great boon to the pacing. Reference to the publisher's dedicated FactHound Internet site and a list of further readings will cast light on more complex aspects of Henson's life and work. Other titles in the series introduce such figures as Clara Barton and Cesar Chavez.

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 30-31) and index.
Word Count: 2,112
Reading Level: 3.9
Interest Level: 4-7
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.9 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 101373 / grade: Middle Grades

A biography discussing the life story of explorer Matthew Henson and his expedition to the North Pole with Robert Peary. Written in graphic-novel format.


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