Tag Archives: Explorers

The Cat and the Captain: Trim the Cat & Matthew Flinders written by Ruth Taylor illustrated by David Parkins

Posted on July 22, 2024 by alibrarylady

Explorer Captain Matthew Flinders was the first man to navigate the entire continent of Australia confirming that it was a continent. His burial site had been lost since the mid 1800s but his remains were discovered during the excavations for … Continue reading →

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Race to the Frozen North – The Matthew Henson Story by Catherine Johnson

Posted on September 18, 2018 by alibrarylady

This is a remarkable story about an equally remarkable man and this enjoyable retelling ensures that his story will reach the wider audience it deserves. Eleven year old orphan Matthew runs away from his violent stepmother to try to find … Continue reading →

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