In 1909 no one had yet reached the North Pole, but Robert Peary and Matthew Henson made history when they dared to face the brutal wasteland together. Even though Henson and Peary reached the North Pole as partners, back home Henson was only known as Peary's "faithful colored servant."
Encourage your young readers to develop an appreciation for cooperation and teamwork with the innovative Partners Iseries. These double biographies not only present the early life and important influences on each subject, they also highlight the cooperation and compromises that are so important for any successful partnership. By looking closely at the special things each member of each team contributed to reach their goals, young readers will understand what it took to make these partnerships work.
Grades 2-5; 7 1/2 x 9 1/4; 48 pages; Sturdy library binding; Glossary; Further Reading; Index
