Arctic Explorer by Jeri Ferris
Through howling snowstorms and over treacherous sheets of ice, Matthew Henson and Robert Peary raced against other explorers and death itself to be the first to reach the North Pole. After six expeditions and eighteen years, they finally planted the American flag at the top of the world on April 6, 1909. Because he was a black man, Henson had to start out as Peary's servant. But with his intelligence, bravery, and resourcefulness, Matthew Henson soon became Peary's chief assistant.Jeri Chase Ferris is the author of eleven award-winning children's and young adult biographies. She specializes on biographies of women and minorities, people who have accomplished great things but have been forgotten by history. Jeri argues that we all want to be treated equally. Many of the folks I write about have been unfairly handled. My novels help to clear the air.
She currently resides in California. www.jerichaseferris.com is her website.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780876145074 |
| ISBN 10 | 0876145071 |
| Title | Arctic Explorer |
| Author | Jeri Ferris |
| Series | Trailblazer Biographies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | First Avenue Editions (Tm) |
| Year published | 1990-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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