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Matthew Henson & Robert Peary
Contributor(s): Barber, Terry (Author)

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 ISBN: 1894593669     ISBN-13: 9781894593663
Publisher: Grass Roots Press
OUR PRICE: $12.30  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: September 2007
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Biography & Autobiography
Dewey: 428.6
Lexile Measure: 500 HL (High-Low)
Series: Famous Firsts
Physical Information: 0.11" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" L (0.24 lbs) 52 pages
Features: Illustrated, Maps
 
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Publisher Description:

Matthew Henson & Robert Peary is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students.

Robert Peary (1856-1920) and Matthew Henson (1866-1955) opened up the gateway to the North Pole. Peary, an engineer in the U.S. Navy, and Henson, born to poor black parents who were sharecroppers, both loved adventure and exploring. Their paths in life crossed and after three attempts, in 1909 Henson and Peary became the first people to reach the North Pole.

Contributor Bio(s): Barber, Terry: - Terry Barber is the author of over 40 biographies for Grass Roots Press. Before turning to writing, he did training in both corporations and First Nations communities. Terry also co-wrote and directed The Gift of Self-Esteem, a 13-part television series featured on Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. Terry and his wife live on Canada's west coast.
 
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