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The life of Matthew Henson
Matthew Henson was a black polar explorer who is little known in the UK.
  1. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  2. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
    03:49
    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
    02:21
    Hand on the bridge
  6. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
    02:29
    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
  7. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  8. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  9. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  10. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  11. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  12. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  13. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  14. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  15. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
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