Matthew Henson

by A.M. Reynolds

Overview

How much do you know about Matthew Henson? Find out the facts you need to know about this explorer of the Arctic. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977123329
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Biographies
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Who Was Matthew Henson? 4

Growing Up Matthew 6

Matthew Keeps Trying 10

Family and Hobbies 22

Amazing Explorer 24

Remembering Matthew 26

Important Dates 28

Fast Facts 29

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Key facts tell the life stories of important people students study, Brilliant images captivate readers, Appropriately leveled text perfect for first biography reports

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2020

Gr 1–3—This series uses simple language to provide brief, chronological biographies. Each book begins with an introductory chapter. The subject's birth date, facts about their early childhood, and details about their adult life are presented. The information is accurate, but there are some instances that could misinform readers. According to the text in Benjamin Franklin, "Benjamin spoke to British leaders. They ended the Stamp Act in 1766." The text in Theodore Roosevelt states, "He passed laws to make food and medicine safe." Readers may think that Franklin and Roosevelt were solely responsible for such actions. Photos and reproductions of paintings are included. Overall, these are suitable biographies for young readers who are meeting these remarkable American historical figures for the first time. VERDICT Young readers will find most of these volumes very useful. With the exceptions of Benjamin Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt, these titles should be purchased based on demand.

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