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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. The start of it all
    05:06
    The start of it all
  3. Questions from Adison and Iona
    03:07
    Questions from Adison and Iona
  4. Illustrations
    06:32
    Illustrations
  5. Reading
    05:40
    Reading
  6. Questions from Halley and Ryan
    03:26
    Questions from Halley and Ryan
  7. Codes and puzzles
    02:31
    Codes and puzzles
  8. Questions from Ian and Keiran
    02:45
    Questions from Ian and Keiran
  9. Questions from all over the place!
    06:36
    Questions from all over the place!
  10. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  11. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  12. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  13. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  14. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  15. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  16. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  17. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  18. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  19. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
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