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Social History of the North: Circumpolar History Timetables

For Students 9th - 10th
Find information on 37,000 years of civilization in the far North, including Russia, Northern Europe, and North America. This site is well organized, frequently updated, and offers an extensive bibliography.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Matthew Henson 1866 1955

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out about the exciting life of African American explorer Matthew Henson, who helped to discover the North Pole along with Robert Peary. Click on a camera to view some great photos.
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Unmuseum: Virtual Exploration Society: Matthew Henson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the exciting account of Matthew Henson's explorations of the Arctic region and his assault on the North Pole.
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Matthew Henson: Co Discoverer of Noth Pole With Peary, April 6, 1909

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge resource for information about Matthew Henson, co-discoverer of the North Pole. Clicking on the Table of Contents will take you to the extensive index of articles, photos and interviews.
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Black Past

Black Past: Henson, Matthew

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief encyclopedia entry about Matthew Henson, the African-American who, along with Robert Peary, reached the North Pole.
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Rhode Island College: The Fate of Franklin

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this website for multimedia resources and links to other sites with information on Sir John Franklin and his expedition.
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Cool Antarctica: Pictures, Information, and Travel Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete look at the continent of Antarctica. You can view pictures, utilize a fact file index, and get a historical timeline.