Tag: graphic novels

Innovative and entertaining, this nonfiction title captures the story of African-American explorer Matthew Henson in a graphic novel format. This unique way to present biographical information to elementary through middle school age students is sure to be a big hit. Although the information presented is not detailed, an overview of Henson’s struggles and accomplishments are… Continue reading Review — Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

This standout in the Graphic Biographies series briskly details the life of the American explorer who, with Robert Peary, blazed a trail into the Arctic and pinpointed the North Pole. Growing up in the late nineteenth century did not afford a young African American many opportunities, and Henson suffered through many menial jobs, indignities, and… Continue reading Review — Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

Ernest Shackleton very much wanted to be the first person to reach the South Pole, but in 1912 a Norwegian explorer called Roald Amundsen beat him to it. Ernest still wanted to make a notable journey of exploration so he decided that he would lead an expedition across Antarctica. He carefully chose the twenty-eight men… Continue reading Review — Shackleton and the Lost Antarctic Expedition

It was hard being a young black man who had dreams in the late 1800s. It seemed as if Matt Henson would never be able to find a job which wasn’t boring, physically back-breaking, and ill paid. Despite the fact that Matt had many skills including navigation, reading, and more, he was only hired to… Continue reading Review — Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

Matthew Henson was the sort of man that pulp heroes such as Doc Savage and Indiana Jones were based on: resourceful, resolute, and courageous. In this entry in the Graphic Biographies series, Hoena speeds through a whirlwind of facts, about his life, from his stint as a 12-year-old sailor and hard times during which he… Continue reading Review — Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer