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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  12. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  13. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  14. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  15. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  16. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
  17. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  18. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  19. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  20. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
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