{"product_id":"keep-on-book-deborah-hopkinson-9781561454730","title":"Keep On!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis stunning picture book offers a riveting account of African-American explorer Matthew Henson's 1909 journey to the North Pole with Admiral Peary.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatthew 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating tale from award-winning nonfiction author Deborah Hopkinson (\u003ci\u003eCarter Reads the Newspaper\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThanks to Frances Perkins\u003c\/i\u003e) is paired with beautiful artwork from Stephen Alcorn. Perfect for Black history and exploration units. Available in eBook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAwards: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People ―National Council for the Social Studies, Children's Book Council\u003cbr\u003eOregon Book Awards (Winner, Children's Picture Book) ―Literary Arts\u003cbr\u003eKansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Intermediate) ―Kansas National Education Association\u003cbr\u003eLand of Enchantment Book Awards (Picture Narrative Master List) ―New Mexico Library Association, New Mexico Council of IRA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available from Deborah Hopkinson: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarter Reads the Newspaper\u003cbr\u003eSweet Land of Liberty\u003cbr\u003eThanks to Frances Perkins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50304464126225,"sku":"CIN1561454737G","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50382125891857,"sku":"CIN1561454737VG","price":5.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":53580497879313,"sku":"CIN1561454737A","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1561454737.jpg?v=1786022787","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/keep-on-book-deborah-hopkinson-9781561454730","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}