Lighthouses for kids history, science, and lore with 21 activities
Bringing to life an era when rivers, lakes, and oceans were the nation's highways and lighthouses served as traffic signals and maps, this comprehensive reference provides children with an in-depth history of lighthouses and firsthand stories of the challenges faced by lighthouse keepers. Fille...
| Main Author: | House, Katherine L. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Chicago, IL :
Chicago Review Press,
2008.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Summary: |
Bringing to life an era when rivers, lakes, and oceans were the nation's highways and lighthouses served as traffic signals and maps, this comprehensive reference provides children with an in-depth history of lighthouses and firsthand stories of the challenges faced by lighthouse keepers. Filled with engaging activities such as learning how to tie a bowline knot and building a model lighthouse, this unique book also includes a field guide to U.S. lighthouses, places to visit, a time line, glossary, websites to explore, and a reading list for further study.--From publisher description. |
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| Physical Description: |
x, 118 p. : ill. ; 22 x 28 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-117) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781556527203 1556527209 |
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