Keep on the story of matthew henson, codiscoverer of. Peary on most of his expeditions, including that to the north pole in 1909. Matthew alexander henson august 8, 1866 march 9, 1955 was an american explorer and assistant of robert peary on various expeditions, the most famous being a 1909 expedition during which he may have been the first person to reach the geographic north pole henson was born on august 8, 1866 in nanjemoy, maryland. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. In amazing adventure students will read about matthew henson an africanamerican who accompanied admiral robert e.
Create text sets for elementary classrooms, homeschooling, and summer reading to help prevent the summer slide. Henson elementary school partner, muhammad ali once said, service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. Join facebook to connect with matthew henson and others you may know. To discover more about the inuit and learn more about. Francis balistreri traces the life of the black explorer who accompanied robert e. Keep on the story of matthew henson, codiscoverer of the north pole hopkinson, deborah. His muppets became worldrenowned celebrities and formed the backbone of. Matthew henson was an accomplished africanamerican explorer who, along with robert peary, was one the first men to reach the north pole. Catherine johnson is a screenwriter and bestselling author of several books for children and young adults. The african american explorer matthew henson accompanied robert e.
Henson, matthew alexander, 18661955juvenile literature. Peary, and a son of sharecroppers, matthew henson, shared a dream of conquering the unconquered north pole and were brave enough to risk their lives numerous times before they finally succeeded. They were also the only family members to attend his funeral in 1955 with henson s wife lucy ross henson. No amount of fear, cold, hunger, or injustice could keep him from tasting adventure and exploring the world. Polar explorer weatherford, carole boston, velasquez, eric on. See more ideas about matthew henson, robert peary and arctic explorers. Jim henson broke into television with a fiveminute puppetry segment when he was only a freshman in college. Matthew alexander henson was born in maryland in 1866. Henson, an african american, had been born in rural maryland just after the civil war. Write a diary in the voice of henson, peary, an inuit guide, or kokoyah. Orphaned as a youth, henson went to sea at the age of 12 as a cabin boy on the sailing ship katie hines. Now create your own destination infographic, using this one as a model. These 1999 photographs were taken by aviaq ii henson.
Matthew henson, was in the team led by captain peary, who were the first americans to reach the north pole in 1909. Aug 08, 2019 henson wrote a book about his life as an explorer called, a negro explorer at the north pole 1912 in 1945 henson was honored with a navy medal henson passed away in 1955, in 1988 henson and his wife were reburied in the arlington national cemetery beside peary book feature. I love a book where you come away with knowledge of someone or something you had absolutely no idea existed. In 1909 henson, peary, and a few others reached what they believed was the north pole. For almost 23 years, he participated in the seven voyages of. The speaker is matthew henson, who joined robert peary in planting the flag on the north pole in 1909. He was married to lucy ross from 1906 until his death in 1955. Explorers had been trying and dying for centuries to accomplish this task. In between is a story about a young boy running way from home to a new life and eventually reaching the north pole. When henson was only about he went to work on a sailing ship. Matthew henson biography childhood, life achievements.
Matthew alexander henson was born in maryland on august 8, 1866. Catherine johnson tells the astonishing true story of matthew henson believed by many to be. He reached the pole as a member of an expedition to the arctic led by the explorer robert e. Henson give the interesting information about the first african american arctic explorer who was born on 8 august 1866. Polar explorer by weatherford, carole boston walker child. This story is about how matthew henson accomplished his dreams to become a famous explorer. The book had many interesting facts that would blow my mind. Henson was born in charles county, maryland, south of washington, d. The book gives a good biography of young matthew henson, and then showcases his contributions to pearys arctic exploration. This book tells of pura belpres journey as a bilingual library assistant who planted and bloomed puerto ricos rich folktales in the new york public library, first through puppets and ultimately as a published author. The conquest of the north pole was an elusive, almost impossible goal at the beginning of the last century.
Peary in his daring journey to reach the north pole in 1909. Barrington stoke superreadable book featuring a dyslexiafriendly. These features, combined with the exciting story of matthew henson, make this a must read for ages 8 and up. Pura belpre was born february 2, 1889 in cidra, puerto rico. This stunning picture book offers a riveting account of africanamerican e. A photobiography of africanamerican polar explorer. Hopkinsons sweet land of liberty tribute to matthew henson, the african american explorer credited as being the codiscoverer along.
Help our website financially by purchasing directly from us. Race to the frozen north is a barrington stoke superreadable book featuring a dyslexiafriendly layout, typeface and paper stock making it accessible and enjoyable to all readers, including those with dyslexia or visual stress. Matthew henson was an africanamerican explorer who accompanied the famous american explorer robert peary on his 1909 expedition to greenland and. A negro explorer at the north pole was a memoir written by henson. Matthew henson black history month black archaeologist. As a result, he was part of the first expedition to reach the north pole.
A thrilling, fastpaced story of matthew henson s life, from his early days as an abused child, to being homeless in washington, becoming ships boy in baltimore and traveling the world, learning languages and skills which would later make him an invaluable member of a team attempting to be the first people to reach the north pole. She is a great granddaughter of matthew henson and an inuit living in qaanaaq, near thule. Henson was an africanamerican, whose parents had been born free. Matthew alexander henson august 8, 1866 march 9, 1955 was an american explorer and assistant of robert peary on various expeditions, the most famous being a 1909 expedition during which he may have been the first person to reach the geographic north pole. Lulus book journey celebrating books on this journey. According to henson, he was the first of the group to reach the north pole.
Polar explorer by weatherford, carole boston walker childrens, 2007 hardcover hardcover weatherford on. Explore the concept of courage with your class by reading a biography about matthew henson, an africanamerican explorer who overcame hardships and obstacles to accomplished something no one else had done before. Matthew henson was an africanamerican explorer who discovered the north pole with robert e. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. See more ideas about childrens books, books and childrens literature. Henson wrote a book about his life as an explorer called, a negro explorer at the north pole 1912 in 1945 henson was honored with a navy medal henson passed away in 1955, in 1988 henson and his wife were reburied in the arlington national cemetery beside peary book feature. Matthew henson library, books on matthew henson, about. I was 14 years of age when i first read dark companion, and it set the course of my life. Olive henson fulton of boston the daughter of hensons brother had letters of authentication and photographs certifying their kinship to matthew henson. Matthew alexander henson american explorer britannica. A black man named matthew henson, along with his fellow explorer, robert perry were the first to reach and discover the top of the world, the north pole in 1909. The story of matthew henson, codiscoverer of the north pole deborah hopkinson, author, stephen alcorn, illustrator, illus. We learn throughout the story he was the first person to reach the north pole. In their search, they were assisted by eskimos known as inuit.
Matthew henson was born just after the civil war, a time when slavery had been abolished, but few opportunities were. Although peary was credited with the discovery, students will learn it was henson who first stepped foot on the farthest point north on our globe. Your destination can be real or a fictional place from a book, movie, or tv show. Matthew henson was not meant to lead an ordinary life. He is best known for his participation in the 19081909 expedition that claimed to have reached the geographic. He created puppets like none ever seen before, with expressive fabric faces and rodcontrolled arms. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read.
I love the magic of reading i feel that i discover a small peice of something with every book that i read. On april 6, 1909, peary, henson, and four inuit traveled to what peary thought was the north pole. Find fiction and nonfiction childrens books, activities, and educational apps about adventure, detectives, explorers and mysteries. He is best known for his participation in the 19081909 expedition that claimed to have reached the geographic north pole on april 6, 1909. Henson would become navigator, craftsman, translator, and righthand man on a treacherous journey to the north pole. When orphan matthew henson ran away from his violent stepmother to. Race to the frozen north the matthew henson story by catherine. Hensons book about the journey, a negro explorer at the north pole, was published in 1912. Their goal was to be the first people in history to reach the north pole. Matthew henson may have been the first person to stand at the north pole. They were also the only family members to attend his funeral in 1955 with hensons wife lucy ross henson.
Polar explorer is a biography for fourth grade and up. Matthew henson was the first africanamerican to explore the north pole. Jan 24, 2016 matthew henson black history month discovered the top of the world, the north pole. Henson and peary had been attempting to reach the pole for the past 18 years. Deborah hopkinson gives us a matthew henson who is instrumental to the success of the expedition, completely likable, and brilliant at getting the work done. Write a biography for kids by thinking about what a child would enjoy learning about a person, covering important achievements, creating an outline and getting help from a. My favorite childrens book is the phantom tollbooth which is about a boy named milo who has too much time on his hands and nothing to do. Matthew alexander henson august 8, 1866 march 9, 1955 was an american explorer who accompanied robert peary on seven voyages to the arctic over a period of nearly 23 years. Henson, i want to thank you for exemplifying alis quote. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this matthew henson study guide and get instant access to the following critical essays. Drawn from every book of the new testament, the giant book of childrens sermons matthew to revelation contains five full years worth of childrens sermon material you can share with your young disciples.
I matthew henson a childrens book rain stomper a childrens book sketch book. On behalf of the staff, families and scholars at matthew a. I, matthew henson by carole boston weatherford scholastic. Matthew henson started as valet to explorer robert edwin peary, and ended up as one of the first men to reach the north pole with peary in 1909. When robert peary searched the north pole in 1909, he was accompanied by his closest companion matthew henson. Olive henson fulton of boston the daughter of henson s brother had letters of authentication and photographs certifying their kinship to matthew henson. Have teams calculateresearch distances and supply needs for. Henson 18661955 always accompanied robert peary on his arctic explorations. The achievement of henson was more recognized since the end of the. State of maryland places a plaque at its statehouse in honor of henson. Each of the 260 talks teach children god s word through the use of common objects that illustrate an important concept in the scriptures. Henson was born on august 8, 1866 in nanjemoy, maryland. Polar explorer carole boston weatherford, author, eric velasquez, illustrator, illus.
Polar explorer, i learned about matthew henson, who together with robert peary became the first men to reach the north pole. He learned to survive in the arctic wilderness, and he stood by. Matthew alexander henson, african american explorer who accompanied robert e. They spent a total of 18 years on expeditions together. Catherine johnson tells the astonishing true story of matthew henson.
They took him from the port of baltimore, around the world, and north to the pole. I, matthew henson guide childrens books by the weatherfords. Yet he is not a household name at all, and did not receive a medal even though the other team members did, and this appears to be because he was an african american. Defying the odds and the many prejudices that faced him to become a true pioneer. I, matthew henson is written by carole boston weatherford and illustrated by eric velasquez. Drawn from every book of the new testament, the giant book of children s sermons matthew to revelation contains five full years worth of children s sermon material you can share with your young disciples. Oct 01, 20 when robert peary searched the north pole in 1909, he was accompanied by his closest companion matthew henson. Each of the 260 talks teach children gods word through the use of common objects that illustrate an important concept in the scriptures. Whether the spot was actually the pole or some miles short is a matter of controversy. Though it is inarguable that both men were valiant and gifted explorers, there is currently much controversy surrounding the discovery of the north pole, and who, in fact, reached first. It was the first southern state to so honor any black citizen.
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