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Peachtree Publishers, 2015-06-10

Keep On!: The Story of Matthew Henson, Co-Discoverer of the North Pole

Keep On!: The Story of Matthew Henson, Co-Discoverer of the North Pole

Deborah Hopkinson, Author

Stephen Alcorn, Illustrator

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9781561458868

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Many know the story of Robert Pearys great 1909 expedition to reach the North Pole. Yet few people know that Peary was joined on this grueling, history-making journey by fellow explorer Matthew Henson. Henson was born just after the Civil War, a time when slavery had been abolished, but few opportunities were available for black people. Even as a child, he exhibited a yearning for adventure, and at the age of only thirteen, he embarked on a five-year voyage sailing the seven seas and learning navigation, history, and mathematics. Hensons greatest adventure began when he accepted an invitation from Robert Peary to join his expedition to the North Pole. The team endured storms, shifting ice, wind, injuries, accidents, and unimaginable cold. Finally on April 1, Peary, Henson, and four Inuit men began the final 133-mile push to the Pole.
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Adventure and endurance meet in the life of Matthew Henson, whose contributions were long overlooked. His courage and skill remind us of the value of determination and recognition.

Keywords and Themes: Achievement • Adventure • Adventure & Adventurers • African American & Black • Biography & Autobiography • Bravery • Determination • Equality • Exploration & Discovery • Historical • History • Integrity • Juvenile Nonfiction • Perseverance • Places • Polar Regions • Recognition • Skill

Readability • 5.9

Age Range • 6-9

Pages • 36

Subjects • African American explorers • Henson • Matthew Alexander • Explorers • United States • North Pole • Discovery and exploration • Arctic regions • Discoveries in geography • Arctic Ocean • Arctic Regions • Biography • Juvenile works • Picture books • Picture books for children

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical • Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Exploration & Discovery • Juvenile Nonfiction | African American & Black • Juvenile Nonfiction | Places | Polar Regions

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 is paired with beautiful artwork from Stephen Alcorn. Perfect for Black history and exploration units.

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