henson, matthew alexander

Tells the story of two American explorers, one white and one black, and what happens to each after their return from the North Pole.

Chronicles the events of the life of African-American explorer Matthew Henson, with commentary on his contributions to society.

Describes the life and accomplishments of African-American explorer Matthew Henson, who went on an expedition to the North Pole in the early twentieth century.

Two African children following their mission of exploring African-American history record the story of Matthew Henson, one of the first two explorers to reach the North Pole.

Recounts the life and struggles of the man who raised the American flag on the North Pole in 1909, describes how his knowledge and skills helped make the event possible, and discusses why his contributions were ignored at the time.

Looks at the life and accomplishments of Matthew Henson, an Arctic explorer who became the first African-American to reach the North Pole in 1909 as part of Robert Peary's expedition.

Tired of his mother's overprotectiveness and intrigued by the life of African American explorer Matthew Henson, twelve-year-old Alvin travels north and spends a season with a trapper near the Arctic Circle.

Follows the life of the African-American explorer who accompanied Robert Peary on the expedition to the North Pole.

A brief biography of the black explorer who accompanied Peary to the North Pole.