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Matthew A. Henson

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Book Description
One of the first men to reach the North Pole, Henson was all but ignored in favor of partner Admiral Robert Peary. But today his contributions are widely recognized and his place in history is secure. This is the amazing story of his life.
Book Information
PublisherChelsea House Publishers
BindingPaperback (7 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages144
ISBN-100791002071
ISBN-13978-0791002070
Publication Date09/1988
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About Coretta Scott King (Adapter) : Coretta Scott King is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Coretta Scott King include Venus Williams (Black Americans of Achievement (Paperbac... more
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About Michael Gilman (Author) : Michael Gilman is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Michael Gilman include Matthew Henson (Black Americans of Achievement (Econo-Clad)).
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About Nathan I. Huggins (Editor) : Nathan I. Huggins is a published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Nathan I. Huggins include Muhammad Ali: Heavyweight Champion (Black Am... more
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